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Neoclassical-style Side Chair

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-307496

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Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front view of side chair is shown; plans of top of seat for both side chair and arm chair are also provided. Neoclassical-style side chair has rectangular back with concave top corners; molded crest and stiles; splat made of three tapered rods; upholstered seat; straight seat rails with molded edges; tapered square back legs; and tapered front legs with spade feet. Dimensions and "3109" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (4 5/8 x 3 5/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.019.004

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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