1880-1914, undated
GUSN-308478
Design drawing titled "Chair in Billiard Room" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Tall arm chair has rectangular leather back with large metal tacks securing back to square stiles; foliate carved finials; fully upholstered seat with single row of large metal tacks along lower edge; shaped arms with handholds in the form of an animal's head; square arm supports and rear stiles extending into legs; rectangular rear stretcher; side stretchers with curved lower edge; and large front stretcher with carved center medallion containing the initial "S" and surrounded by carved scrolls and foliage. Title is handwritten on drawing but is partially cut off.
chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
tall chairs
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (7 1/2 x 5 5/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.110.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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