William and Mary-style Arm Chair

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1906-11-16

GUSN

GUSN-308366

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 128
William and Mary-style Arm Chair
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 128
      - William and Mary-style Arm Chair (current record)
      - "Two Carved Arm Chairs"
      - William and Mary-style Side Chair
      - Arm Chair

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Very ornate William and Mary-style arm chair has arched crest rail; conforming lower back rail; rectangular caned back panel with arched top and enclosed by carved stiles; stiles with ring, ovoid, cylinder and block turnings; caned seat with narrow carved seat rails; legs with block, ovoid and ring turnings; bun feet; rear and side stretchers; and large carved front stretcher. Chair features very elaborate and oversized carving with foliate and scroll motifs on all wood surfaces. "E. R. Pierce / Like Job 48698 / Nov. 16 - 1906" is handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
William and Mary
caning
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (8 1/2 x 5 1/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.094.001

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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