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"Sofa (of Mahogany)"

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Collection Type

  • Institutional records

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-303505

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Description

Design drawing titled "Sofa (of Mahogany)" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Sofa has a tall rectangular back; scrolled arms; T-shaped seat cushion; fully upholstered back, seat and arms; two cabriole front legs with sharp-edged knees and carved volutes terminating in trifid feet; two turned rear legs and turned H-stretchers. Title and "Det. # 3287" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sofas
design drawings

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (6 7/8 x 6 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.016.017.003

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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Arm Chair #664 and Settee #3287

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