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Neoclassical-style Side Chair

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-307600

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Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style side chair has crest and lower rails formed of two narrow slats joined in middle by rectangular plaque; tapered square stiles with pyramidal tops; upholstered rectangular seat; straight seat rails; tapered square legs with reeding on front legs; and two plain stretchers on each side and front and one rear stretcher.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (4 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.035.006

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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