"Base Rocker"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-308489

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 163
"Base Rocker"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 163
      - "Rocker of Mahogany"
      - "Maple Rocker"
      - "Base Rocker" (current record)

Description

Design drawing titled "Base Rocker" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rocking easy chair has rectangular back with rolled crest; rolled arms; T-shaped seat; tufted upholstery on back, arms and seat; straight seat rail with carved decoration in front; elliptical "leg" on each side resting on trestle base; and front casters. TItle and "One Detail in C. F. W.'s Cupboard" are handwritten on drawing. C. F. W. refers to Charles F. Weeks, a draftsman employed by A, H. Davenport Co.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
rocking chairs
easy chairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (10 5/8 x 8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.112.003

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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