1880-1914, undated
GUSN-308368
Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. William and Mary-style side chair has arched crest rail; conforming lower back rail; oval caned back panel enclosed by carved sides; columnar turned stiles with large acorn finials; upholstered seat with single row of metal tacks along lower edge; turned rear legs; front legs with ovoid turnings followed by S-shaped double scrolls; turned rear and H-stretchers; and large carved front stretcher. Chair features oversized carving with foliate and scroll motifs on crest and lower back rails, stiles and front stretcher. Some handwritten notes are faintly visible.
chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
William and Mary
caning
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (6 1/4 x 4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.094.003
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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