Easy Chair

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-308281

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 109
Easy Chair
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 109
      - Easy Chair
      - Arm Chair
      - Easy Chair
      - Easy Chair (current record)

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has semicircular form; high curved molded crest rail continuing into straight arms with scrolled handholds; shaped molded arm supports; upholstered back, arm pads, sides and serpentine-front seat; single row of metal tacks along upholstered outer edges; raked tapered square rear legs; cabriole front legs with foliate-carved scroll feet; and large carved scrolling foliage at base of arm supports and on knees.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
easy chairs
circular easy chairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (8 3/8 x 6 1/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.081.004

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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