"English Easy Chair"

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-305424

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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 101
"English Easy Chair"
(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 101
      - "English Easy Chair"
      - Easy Chair
      - "Easy Chair"
      - "Stuffed Easy Chair"
      - "English Easy Chair" (current record)
      - "Easy Chair"
      - Easy Chair
      - Easy Chair

Description

Design drawing titled "English Easy Chair" rendered in pencil on trace. Upholstered chair has rounded back flowing into continuous rolled arms; loose seat cushion; single row of metal tack trim along upholstery edges; raked square rear legs; turned front legs; and casters. Title, "11601" and "71130 X / 511 A Easy" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
easy chairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

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

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.008.011.005

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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