"Chair for Stenographer"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-308201

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 103
"Chair for Stenographer"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 103
      - "Chair in Stock"
      - Arm Chair
      - "Chairs in Committee Rm."
      - "Chair for Stenographer" (current record)
      - "Arm Chair of Oak"

Description

Design drawing titled "Chair for Stenographer" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Side chair has two square stiles; rectangular upholstered back panel with single row of metal tacks at sides; fully upholstered rectangular seat with single row of metal tacks along bottom edge; tapered square legs, raked in back; and H-stretcher. Title and "same as Hall of Merchants Club" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (4 7/8 x 4 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.075.004

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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