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1913-1914, undated
GUSN-314353
Black-and-white photograph of a Neoclassical-style side chair and arm chair. Both chairs have a molded shield-shaped back with carved kylix in an oval cartouche at top with foliate swags and shell motifs, five pierced ribs, and a bottom lunette; molded stiles; upholstered seat with serpentine front and bottom edge; raked rectangular rear legs; and tapered square front legs. Arm chair has curved arms and arm supports. Handwritten notes on page include A. H. Davneport Co. detail number "774" and wood type.
armchairs
side chairs
Neoclassical
photographs
black-and-white photographs
1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.005.052
Possibly Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. (Photographer)
Possibly A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Photographer)
photographs
black-and-white photographs
Item
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