1880-1914, undated
GUSN-308353
Design drawing titled "Martha Washington Chair" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Lolling chair has tall fully upholstered rectangular back with serpentine crest; fully upholstered rectangular seat; single row of metal tacks along upholstered edges; curved shaped arms with continuous curved arm supports; tapered square front legs; and an H-stretcher. "W. C. Hawes / 46935" and "874" are handwritten on drawing.
chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
lolling chairs
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (5 1/8 x 4 1/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.090.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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