"Double Seat"

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Collection Type

Institutional records

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-303436

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles."
Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles. -- Page 34
"Double Seat"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles."
    - Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles. -- Page 34
      - "Sofa of Mahog. & Inlay for J. G. Cannon"
      - "Double Seat" (current record)
      - "Small Sofa Frame"
      - Settee
      - "Sofa"
      - Settee
      - "Sofa #1"

Description

Design drawing titled "Double Seat" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. S-shaped sofa or tete-a-tete has upholstered back, arm and seats; arm supports with carved rosettes at top and blocks with quatrefoils at bottom; straight skirt with molded edges and carved blocks above legs; and four square tapered molded legs terminating in brass casters. Title is handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

canapés à confident
design drawings

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (4 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.016.014.002

Record Details

Originator

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)

Material Type

design drawings

Description Level

Item

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