1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307906
Design drawing titled "Cane Seat Chair" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. William and Mary-style side chair has slanted back; ornately carved crest rail with double scrolls flanking a foliate piece; rectangular caned splat; with thin wood sides and straight lower rail; stiles with columnar, ring, and block turnings; and turned ovoid finials; caned seat; narrow straight seat stiles; legs with columnar, ring and block turnings; ovoid feet; and rectangular H-stretcher. Title, "322" and "T" (within a half circle) are handwritten on drawing.
chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
caning
William and Mary
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (6 x 4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.048.005
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
Item
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