Side Chair

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-307799

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 70
Side Chair
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 70
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      - "Light Chair"
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      - "Liight Chair"

Description

Design drawing titled "Light Chair" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Side chair has rectangular crest rail and lower rail; straight square stiles with pyramidal tops; seat with over-the-rail upholstery and single row of metal tacks along lower edge; square tapered legs; and rectangular stretchers on all sides. Title and "1689" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

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

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.045.010

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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