Arm Chair

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-308137

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 93
Arm Chair
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 93
      - Arm Chair
      - "Low Easy Chair White and Gold"
      - "Corner Chair"
      - Arm Chair (current record)
      - William and Mary-style Arm Chair

Description

Design drawing titled "Wing Arm Chair" rendered in pencil and colored pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style easy chair has molded straight crest rail with gilded carved bowknot ornament at top; wings with straight tops and stiles continuing into straight arms with gilded acanthus-carved handholds; curved arm supports with cuffs at top and gilded carved acanthus leaves at base; upholstered back, wings, arm pads and sides; straight seat rails with front corner blocks carved with rosettes; raked tapered square rear legs; and tapered round front legs with spiral twist carving and ovoid feet. Title is handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil and gold pencil (9 x 7 1/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.068.004

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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