Upholstered Bench

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-306406

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Pianos. Mirrors. Billiard Tables. Benches, Screens."
Pianos. Mirrors. Billiard Tables. Benches. Screens. -- Page 85
Upholstered Bench
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Pianos. Mirrors. Billiard Tables. Benches, Screens."
    - Pianos. Mirrors. Billiard Tables. Benches. Screens. -- Page 85
      - "Bench of Oak"
      - Upholstered Bench (current record)

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style rectangular bench has low flaring sides with rolled tops; upholstered seat and sides with single row of metal tacks along edges; straight apron; and four tapered square legs with spade feet. Legs and apron have either molded edges or inlaid stringing. "Hollister House J. J. Albright" is handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

benches (furniture)
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (6 x 8 1/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.007.008.002

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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