Neoclassical-style Side Chair

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-307865

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

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
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    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 71
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Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style side chair has molded shaped crest rail; molded straight lower rail; pierced lyre-shaped splat flanked by two carved narrow slats; molded stiles; upholstered seat; straight seat rails; raked rear legs; tapered square front legs; and rear and H-stretchers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (4 3/4 x 3 1/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.046.012

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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