"Corner Divan"

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-305387

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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
"Corner Divan"
(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
      - "Corner Divan" (current record)
      - "Couch"

Description

Design drawing titled "Corner Divan" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Fully upholstered sofa is shaped to fit in a corner nook and has two straight backs arranged in a 90-degree angle; kidney-shaped seat; and single row of metal tacks outlining bottom skirt. Title and "Two Like This" are handwritten on drawing. Lower left corner has been embossed with company name and address but is partially cut off.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sofas
divans
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (5 1/2 x 6 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.008.005.004

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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