Side Chair

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1907-03-23

GUSN

GUSN-307749

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 67
Side Chair
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
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    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 67
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Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan showing top of seat is also provided. Side chair has rectangular caned back with molded frame; reeded tapered square stiles; seat rail with Greek key motif and rectangular corner blocks; legs with bulb and vasiform turnings; and tapered cylindrical feet. Design notes, "23rd March 1907" and "11567" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

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

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.042.003

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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