1880-1914, undated
GUSN-308272
Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style arm chair has backward-flaring deep rectangular crest rail; decoration on crest rail including center round medallion; lower back rail composed of twist-turned cylinder with ring turnings at ends; curvilinear molded stiles with round ends at top and flowing into curved arms; arm supports with vasiform and ring turnings; upholstered seat with single row of metal tacks along lower edge; narrow molded straight seat rails; raked square rear legs; and tapered round front legs with ring turnings and ovoid feet. "12122" is handwritten on drawing.
chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (6 3/8 x 5 1/2 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.080.005
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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