"Sofa with Mahogany Legs"

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-305397

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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 10
"Sofa with Mahogany Legs"
(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 10
      - Sofa
      - "Sofa with Mahogany Legs" (current record)
      - "Sloane Sofa"

Description

Design drawing titled "Sofa with Mahogany Legs" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Upholstered sofa has rounded back with gently arched crest continuing into rolled arms; curved seat; tufting on back, arm and seat upholstery; single row of metal tack trim along bottom edge of upholstery; and tapered square feet on casters. Title and "#294" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sofas
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (5 3/4 x 10 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.008.007.002

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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Sofa #294

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