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Neoclassical-style Arm Chair

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-307327

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Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style arm chair has slightly concave crest rail; pierced vasiform splat composed of fiver narrow slats; curved arms with continuous arm supports; rectangular over-the-rail upholstered seat with single row of metal tacks along bottom edge; raked rear legs; and tapered square front legs with spade feet. "582" is handwritten on drawing. Companion side chair is CC010.001.006.003.006.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
dining chairs
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (6 3/8 x 5 5/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.003.007

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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