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"Couch with Mahogany Legs"

Description

Design drawing titled "Couch with Mahogany Legs" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Fully upholstered chaise longue has sloping backrest which curves into long seat with rounded corners; round ends on backrest; left side with high arched portion which curves down to half-height at foot of chaise; tufted upholstery; and tapered square legs terminating in casters. Title and "222" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

couches (reclining furniture)
chaises longues
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (4 3/4 x 8 1/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.008.008.001

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

Related Items

Chaise Longue #222

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