1906-05-22
GUSN-307329
Design drawing titled "Dining Chairs of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style side chair has molded shield-shaped back with five ribs rising from base to top; inlaid or painted decoration on back including foliate spray on top plaque and pattern on base; molded stiles; upholstered seat with serpentine front and a single row of metal tacks along lower edge; seat rail with molded bottom edge; raked rectangular rear legs; and tapered square legs in front. Title, design notes, "for C. F. Cushman" and "May 22 1906 K" are handwritten on drawing.
chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
dining chairs
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (9 7/8 x 6 3/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.004.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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