1880-1914, undated
GUSN-303514
Design drawing titled "Sofa" rendered in ink and pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style sofa has rectangular back with straight crest rail; straight arms with ovolo ends; turned vasiform arm supports; upholstered back, sides and seat with single row of nail trim along edges; straight skirt; two turned tapered and fluted front legs with cuffs above casters; and two square raked rear legs. Title, "W. C. Hawes - Mahogany," "Det" and "580 879}?" are handwritten on drawing.
sofas
Neoclassical
design drawings
1 design drawing in ink and pencil (4 1/2 x 6 1/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.016.019.003
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
Item
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