"Light Chair"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-307804

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

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Side chair has rectangular caned back which flares outward at top; straight molded crest rail, lower rail, and stiles framing caned area; upholstered seat; straight narrow seat rails and front corner blocks; raked tapered square rear legs; tapered round front legs with ring turnings at top and bottom; cylindrical tapered front feet; and gilded decoration trhoughout. Title is handwritten on drawing but is partially cut off.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
caning
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

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

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.045.015

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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