Side Chair

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-307829

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 71
Side Chair
(current record)

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

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Side chair has crest rail with center rectangular plaque with painted or inlaid decoration; straight lower rail; splat composed of three narrow vertical ribs with a pierced diamond in center of middle rib; molded stiles; upholstered seat; shaped front and straight side seat rails; raked rear legs; and molded tapered square front legs with cuffed feet. "433" is handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (5 1/4 x 3 5/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.046.006

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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