Neoclassical-style Side Chair

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-307715

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 65
Neoclassical-style Side Chair
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 65
      - Side Chair
      - "Light Chair"
      - "Light Chair"
      - Side Chair
      - "2 Light Chairs"
      - "Chair"
      - Neoclassical-style Side Chair (current record)
      - Side Chair
      - "Low Easy Chair"
      - "Chair"
      - Side Chair
      - Arm Chair
      - Side Chair

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style side chair has rectangular crest rail with concave top; inlaid, painted or carved swag and garland ornament on crest; six reeded spindles; and lower back rail with center rosette; reeded tapered round stiles; upholstered seat and plain seat rails; reeded tapered round legs with foliate carving at top and bottom; and peg feet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (5 x 2 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.040.007

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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