Side Chair

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-307402

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 14
Side Chair
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 14
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      - Side Chair
      - Arm Chair
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      - Queen Anne-style Side Chair

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Side chair has shallow curved rectangular back with rounded corners and carved leaf at each end; shaped rectangular stiles; trapezoidal seat with over-the-rail upholstery and a single row of metal tacks around perimeter; raked tapered square rear legs; and tapered round front legs with reeding at top and turned ovoid feet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
dining chairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (5 1/4 x 3 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.012.005

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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