Chaise Longue

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-305386

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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 8
Chaise Longue
(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 8
      - "Chaise Longue"
      - "Lounge"
      - Chaise Longue (current record)
      - "Corner Divan"
      - "Couch"

Description

Untitled drawing of a chaise longue rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Fully upholstered chaise longue has flared back with rounded ends; long full-height side on right; long oval seat; tufted upholstery; and tapered square legs terminating in casters. "R. I. Hospital Trust Co." and "TR.A. given to Wagner Feb 26" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

couches (reclining furniture)
chaises longues
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (4 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.008.005.003

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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