"Fr. Walnut Lounge for Chas. Head"

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1907-05-29

GUSN

GUSN-305367

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Stuffed Sofas and Easy Chairs."
Stuffed Sofas, Easy Chairs -- Page 6
"Fr. Walnut Lounge for Chas. Head"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Stuffed Sofas and Easy Chairs."
    - Stuffed Sofas, Easy Chairs -- Page 6
      - "Couch for Mr. Whitney's Room - Whitney National Bank"
      - "Fr. Walnut Lounge for Chas. Head" (current record)
      - "Couch"
      - "Lounge of Mahogany & Brass"

Description

Design drawing titled "Fr. Walnut Lounge for Chas. Head" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style chaise longue has curving backrest with straight crest at one end; caned half back with scrolled end and curved support; straight apron with carved rosettes at corners and molded or inlaid trim; upholstered seat cushion and back pillow; and reeded tapered round legs terminating in casters. Title, design notes, "Fact. 43101" and "11711 are handwritten on drawing. Also handwitten is "Date of Sketch / May 29 - 1907 - J. B. W.."

Details

Descriptive Terms

couches (reclining furniture)
chaises longues
Neoclassical
Classical Revival (European revival style)
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (4 x 7 1/2 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.008.003.002

Record Details

Originator

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)

Material Type

design drawings
sketches

Description Level

Item

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