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Arm Chair

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-308215

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Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has deep rectangular crest rail with rolled top edge; rectangular upholstered back; narrower lower back rail; stiles with rolled top and which flow into straight arms; continuous arm supports; upholstered seat; single row of metal tacks along upholstered edges; straight seat rails; tapered square rear legs; and molded tapered square front legs with cuffs and cylindrical feet. "D. Birdsall / 49750" and "7162" are are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (5 3/8 x 3 7/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.076.002

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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