1880-1914, undated
GUSN-308343
Design drawing titled "President's Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has tall rectangular back with arched crest and concave lower edge; flat carved sheaf of wheat tied with ribbon on arch; rectangular upholstered area below arch with diamond pattern at top made with metal tacks; square stiles with carved detail at top and rounded finials; flat shaped arms; tapered square arm supports; fully upholstered D-shaped seat; single row of metal tacks outlining upholstered edges on back and seat; and tapered square legs, raked in rear. Title is handwritten on drawing but is partially cut off.
chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (8 1/8 x 5 3/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.088.003
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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