1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307696
Design drawing titled "Light Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Side chair has rectangular caned back with spiral twist molding on stiles and rails; carved foliate ornament atop center of crest rail; fluted lower stiles; upholstered seat with bowed front; seat rails with rosette-carved corner blocks; and tapered fluted columnar legs with ovoid feet. Title, a design note and "1240" are handwritten on drawing; however, title is partially cut off.
chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
caning
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (4 1/4 x 2 3/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.040.003
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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