Side Chair

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-307719

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 65
Side Chair
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 65
      - Side Chair
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      - "Light Chair"
      - Side Chair
      - "2 Light Chairs"
      - "Chair"
      - Neoclassical-style Side Chair
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      - Side Chair

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Low side chair has upholstered back with arched crest and ruffle along bottom edge; square stiles with carved surface; seat with over-the-rails upholstery and ruffle along bottom edge; four reeded tapered square legs with rectangular blocks at bottom and bun feet; and an H-stretcher. Title and design note are handwritten on drawing but are largely cut off.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (3 7/8 x 2 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.040.011

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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