Side Chair

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-307768

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 68
Side Chair
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 68
      - "Copy of An Old Chair"
      - "Chamber Chair No. 23"
      - Side Chair
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      - "Light Chair"
      - Side Chair
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Description

Untitled design drawing endered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Chippendale-style slat-back side chair has curved pierced crest rail with carved scrolls, center carved shell, and carved volutes at ends; two conforming slats; shaped stiles; seat with over-the-rail upholstery and single row of metal tacks along bottom edge; square legs; and front and rear stretchers. "7971" is handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
Chippendale
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (5 3/8 x 3 1/2 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.043.010

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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