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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-308060
Design drawing titled "Easy Chair in Reading Room" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Easy chair has slanted fully upholstered rectangular back; square stiles below back continuing into square rear legs; curved arms continuing into square front legs; rectangular upholstered seat; single row of metal tacks along upholstered edges; straight seat rails; and brass caps with casters on all legs. Title and "226" are handwritten on drawing.
chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
easy chairs
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1 design drawing in ink (5 5/8 x 5 1/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.061.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
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