Arm Chair

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-307309

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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
      - Side Chair
      - Side Chair
      - Neoclassical-style Side Chair
      - Neoclassical-style Arm Chair
      - Arm Chair (current record)

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Arm chair has fully upholstered rectangular back with short ruffle along bottom edge and serpentine crest rail; square stiles continuing into rear legs; over-the-rail upholstered seat with short ruffle along bottom edge; front legs with bulb turnings above carved Flemish scrolls and small bun feet; turned rear stretcher; and elaborate carved front stretcher with scrolls and other motifs. "3673" is handwritten on the drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
dining chairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (6 1/4 x 3 7/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.002.010

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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