"Prudential Insurance Company Public Space"

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Collection Type

Institutional records

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-303553

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles."
Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles. -- Page 177
"Prudential Insurance Company Public Space"
(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 177
      - "Prudential Insurance Company Public Space" (current record)
      - Settee

Description

Design drawing titled "Prudential Insurance Company Public Space" depicting a settle rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Renaissance Revival-style settle has rectangular back with carved letter "P" within a central carved foliate medallion; curved side panels which form scrolled arms with acanthus leaf carving; rectangular seat; straight front apron with carved egg-and-dart molding; curved side aprons with carved scrolls, rosettes and drop pendant of fruit; and four large cabriole legs with carved acanthus leaves and terminating in paw feet. Title, "New York Order #15462" and "5998 / 43000" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

settles
Renaissance Revival
design drawings

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (8 1/8 x 10 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.016.032.001

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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