Arm Chair

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-308490

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 24
Arm Chair
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 24
      - Arm Chair (current record)
      - Side Chair
      - Arm Chair
      - Side Chair
      - Arm Chair

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has upholstered rectangular back with curved crest; square stiles with carved round finials; flat straight arms with scrolled handholds; straight arm supports; upholstered rectangular seat; metal tack trim around edges of upholstery; narrow straight seat rails with carved corner blocks in front; and four tapered square legs, with front legs fluted and rear legs raked. "1458" is handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (5 5/8 x 4 1/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.022.001

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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