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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307308
Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style arm chair has curved crest with swelled center section; splat formed by seven curved vertical elements joined at middle; curved arms and continuous curved arm supports; upholstered seat with serpentine front and single row of metal tacks along bottom edge; raked rectangular back legs; and reeded tapered square front legs with spade feet. Back has extensive carved ornamentation including bellflowers, rosettes, and beading on crest rail and upper portion of stiles; drapery swag at top of splat; and geometric pattern at middle of splat with ribbon bowknot and garlands. "1895" is handwritten on the drawing. Companion side chair is CC010.001.006.002.008.
chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
dining chairs
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (7 7/8 x 4 5/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.002.009
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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