Swivel Arm Chair

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-308181

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 100
Swivel Arm Chair
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 100
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      - Swivel Arm Chair
      - Swivel Arm Chair
      - Swivel Arm Chair
      - Swivel Arm Chair
      - Swivel Arm Chair
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Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Swivel side chair has curved rectangular back with flared top, deep crest rail; straight stiles and lower back rail; upholstered rectangle on back; upholstered circular seat; single row of metal tacks along upholstered edges; narrow plain seat rail; and swivel mechanism atop four high curved legs with casters. "Dedham Court House / 46096" and "686" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
swivel chairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (5 x 3 5/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.072.007

Places

Dedham (Norfolk county, Massachusetts)

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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