Arm Chair

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-307304

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 4
Arm Chair
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 4
      - Chippendale-style Side Chair
      - Queen Anne-style Side Chair
      - Chippendale-style Side Chair
      - Queen Anne-style Side Chair
      - Arm Chair (current record)
      - Side Chair
      - Side Chair
      - Neoclassical-style Side Chair
      - Neoclassical-style Arm Chair
      - Arm Chair

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has curved rectangular back with straight crest, upholstered center, and single row of metal tacks around perimeter of upholstery; shaped arms; curved arm supports continuing to raked square rear legs; upholstered seat with curved front and single row of metal tacks along bottom edge; straight seat rails; tapered square front legs; and X-shaped stretcher . "1224" is handwritten on the drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
dining chairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (4 3/4 x 3 1/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.002.005

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

design drawings
sketches

Description Level

Item

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