Sofa

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Collection Type

Institutional records

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-303453

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles."
Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles. -- Page 35
Sofa
(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 35
      - Sofa
      - Settee
      - Sofa
      - "Light Sofa"
      - Settee
      - Sofa (current record)
      - Sofa

Description

Design drawing titled "Small Sofa" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Sofa has gently curved crest rail extending into tall continuous arms; reeded arm supports with carved volutes at top; curved seat; straight skirt; two tapered reeded round front legs with currs; splayed rear legs; and upholstered back, arms and seat. Title is handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sofas
Neoclassical
design drawings

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (3 3/4 x 5 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.016.015.006

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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