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Chaise Longue #213 and Arm Chair #3702

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-314395

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Description

Black-and-white photograph of a chaise longue and an armchair. Upholstered chaise longue has rectangular back with gently curved crest; long seat; rectangular left arm extending 3/4 of seat length; tufted upholstery; and tapered square feet terminating in casters. Coordinating arm chair has high back with gently curved crest; low arms with rounded ends; deep seat; tufted upholstery; and short turned feet with casters. Handwritten notes on page include yardage requirments and A. H. Davenport Co. detail numbers 213 and 3702

Details

Descriptive Terms

duchesses (chaise longues)
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

CC010.005.094

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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