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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-303523
Design drawing titled "Double Seat of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Sofa has fully upholstered rectangular back and straight open arms; curved arm supports with carved acanthus leaves and rosettes; rectangular seat with over-the-rail upholstery; single row of brass tacks on edges of back and seat upholstery; two cabriole front legs with acanthus-carved knees and scroll toe feet; and two raked cabriole rear legs. Title, "L. C. Hanna" and "For Chair to Match See Vol 6 Page 87" are handwritten on drawing.
sofas
design drawings
1 design drawing in pencil (6 1/2 x 7 5/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.016.020.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
Item
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