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Sofa #225

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-314399

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Description

Black-and-white photograph of sofa. Large fully upholstered sofa has rectangular back; wide arms which slope downward from back; tufting on back, arm and seat upholstery; and short tapered square feet with casters. Handwritten notes on page include yardage requirements, A. H. Davenport Co. detail number 225, and Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. model number 2321. Also handrwritten on the page is "Richardson Sofa."

Details

Descriptive Terms

sofas
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

CC010.005.098

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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