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Arm Chair

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has fully upholstered back with serpentine crest and metal tacks outlining edges; shaped molded arms with upholstered pads; continuous curved arm supports with carved acanthus leaves at base; fully upholstered seat with metal tacks outlining edges; rectangular front corner blocks with carved rosettes; tapered square rear legs; and reeded tapered square front legs with carved top border at top and casters. "2192" is handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (9 5/8 x 6 3/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.086.003

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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