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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1914-1973, undated

GUSN

GUSN-304903

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Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in watercolor and pencil. Perspective view of a bench is shown. Rectangular bench has upholstered seat with single row of metal tacks along bottom edge; straight skirt with carved central scrolled drop; cabriole legs with carved knees; and scroll feet. Dimensions and "Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. / Boston & New York" are handwritten on drawing. Reverse has handwritten notes regarding price with and without carving.

Details

Descriptive Terms

benches (furniture)
Queen Anne Style
renderings (drawings)
design drawings
perspective views

Physical Description

1 watercolor rendering (14 1/8 x 11 1/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC011

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1994

Reference Code

CC011.001.001.004.003.010

Record Details

Originator

Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. (Designer)

Material Type

renderings (drawings)
design drawings
perspective views

Description Level

Item

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