"Lounge of Mahogany & Brass"

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-305369

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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
"Lounge of Mahogany & Brass"
(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"
      - "Couch"
      - "Lounge of Mahogany & Brass" (current record)

Description

Design drawing titled "Lounge of Mahogany & Brass" rendered in pencil on trace. Side view is shown. Neoclassical-style chaise longue has curving backrest with straight crest at one end; backrest supports with carved rosettes at top; half back with curved end support; straight apron with carved rosettes at corners; upholstered seat cushion; and tapered round legs terminating in casters. Title, design notes, "11923" and "Mrs. Hart 30724" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (3 5/8 x 6 1/2 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.008.003.004

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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