1880-1914, undated
GUSN-308435
Design drawing titled "Arm Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Jacobean Revival-style arm chair has tall rectangular back; rectangular stiles with carved leaf pattern above arms; crest rail with carved standing cherub; recessed rectangular back panel; shaped curved arms with feline head handholds; square molded arm supports; flat rectangular seat; front seat rail with egg-and-dart molding followed by three carved Romanesque arches with two round columns reaching to square front stretcher, similar design on sides with two arches and one column; rectangular rear stretcher; square legs; and bun feet in front. Title is handwritten on drawing.
chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
Jacobean Revival
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (9 7/8 x 5 5/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.105.003
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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