1880-1914, undated
GUSN-308374
Design drawing titled "Hall Chair" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective 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; turned stiles with large acorn finials; fully upholstered seat; metal tacks along upholstered edges; turned legs with ovoid feet; turned rear and H-stretchers; and large carved front stretcher. Chair features oversized carving with foliate and scroll motifs on crest and lower seat rails, stiles and front stretcher. Title is handwritten on drawing but is partially cut off.
chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
William and Mary
caning
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (7 1/4 x 4 1/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.095.005
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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