Seating Furniture with Order Information

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1973, undated

GUSN

GUSN-313798

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II
1995 Acquisitions -- 3 of 3
Seating Furniture with Order Information
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II
- 1995 Acquisitions -- 3 of 3
  - Cabinets, Stands and Chests
  - Tables
  - Sofas, Settles, Etc.
  - Seating Furniture with Order Information (current record)
  - Seating Furniture with Multiple Images
  - Side Chairs
  - Arm Chairs
  - Other Sketches

Description

This file consists of five sketches rendered in pencil. Drawings depict seating furniture manufactured by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, or their successor Irving and Casson - A H. Davenport Co. Some drawings are in fragile condition. Types of furnishings shown include settles, arm chairs, side chairs and swivel chairs. Drawings contain notations that may include date, order number, model number and customer name. Named customers are: Earle Perry Charlton (Westport Harbor, MA); Mrs. Emilie L. Heine (Cincinnati, OH); C. A. Macgregor; and Henry Miller. Digital images of a selection of sketches from the file are attached to this record.

Details

Descriptive Terms

settles
chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
side chairs
sketches

Physical Description

1 folder containing 5 pencil sketches

Collection Code

CC011

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1995

Reference Code

CC011.004.004

Record Details

Originator

Possibly A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries)

Material Type

sketches

Description Level

File

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