1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307503
Design drawing titled "Dining Chair of Mahogany" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style side chair has shield-shaped back with serpentine crest; pierced splat with stylized figure eight flanked by scrolling ribs and a lunette base; curved stiles; seat with serpentine skirt, over-the-rail upholstery, and a single row of metal tacks along lower edge; raked square rear legs; and tapered square front legs. Title is handwritten on page.
chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
dining chairs
shield-back chairs
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (11 1/4 x 7 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.021.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
Item
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