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"Rocker"

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-308483

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Description

Design drawing titled "Rocker" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rocking arm chair has upholstered rectangular back wiith curved crest; square stiles with ovoid finials; upholstered seat; single row of metal tacks along outer upholstered edges; straight seat rails with brass rosettes on front corner blocks; shaped arms with continuous curved arm supports; rear stiles extending into square rear legs; tapered square front legs; and simple rockers. Title is handwritten on drawing but is partially cut off.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
rocking chairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (4 1/4 x 4 1/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.111.003

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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