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Arm Chair #87, Arm Chair # 12774 and Arm Chair #675

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-314383

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Description

Black-and-white photograph of three arm chairs. Each chair has tall rectangular back with straight stiles and deep tufted upholstered cushion; deep tufted upholstered seat cushion; and square legs with casters. Chairs have different styles of wood arms and seat rails. Two of the chairs feature adjustable backs and have an attached pole with ball finials which fits into notches at rear of arms. Handwritten notes on photograph include A. H. Davenport Co. detail numbers 87, 12774 and 675.

Details

Descriptive Terms

armchairs
chairs (furniture forms)
photographs
black-and-white photographs

Physical Description

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.005.082

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

photographs
black-and-white photographs

Description Level

Item

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