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Upholstered Bench

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-306399

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Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Renaissance Revival-style bench has upholstered seat; plain narrow apron; six carved Flemish scroll legs with carved acanthus leaves on knees; vasiform and ring turned side stretchers; and ornately carved front stretchers with scolls and foliage. "12163" is handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

benches (furniture)
Renaissance Revival
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (10 1/2 x 8 1/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.007.006.001

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

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