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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307315
Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style side chair has yoke-shaped crest; pierced vasiform splat with carved rosettes at top; rectangular over-the-rail upholstered seat with single row of metal tacks along bottom edge; raked rear legs; tapered square molded front legs with spade feet; and H-stretchers. Stamped in the lower right corner but partially cut off is: "To Be Returned To / A. H. Davenport, Co. / 96 Washington St. / Boston, Mass." Companion arm chair is CC010.001.006.003.002.
chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
dining chairs
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (6 3/8 x 4 7/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.003.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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