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Swivel Arm Chair

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-308161

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Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Swivel arm chair has high rounded back with deep crest rail continuing into shaped arms with scrolled handholds; straight stiles and lower back rail; upholstered rectangular panel on back; straight arm supports; rounded seat with over-the-rail upholstery; single row of metal tacks along upholstered edges of back and seat; and swivel mechanism atop four curved legs with casters. "New Bedford Savings Bank" is handwritten on drawing but is barely visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
swivel chairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (6 1/8 x 5 7/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.071.002

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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