1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307716
Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; top plan of seat is also provided. Neoclassical-style side chair has oval back; splat in the shape of very large Prince of Wales feather motif with carved drop shell below; shaped stiles; seat with over-the-rail upholstery and two rows of metal tacks along lower edge; raked rear legs; tapered square front legs with spade feet. Dimensions and "7969" are handwritten on drawing.
chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (7 3/4 x 3 3/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.040.008
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
Item
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