1880-1914, undated
GUSN-308045
Design drawing titled "Hardwicke Chair of Mahogany" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has fully upholstered rectangular back, shaped arms, and seat; single row of metal tacks along upholstered edges; carved scrolled handholds; curved arm supports with foliate carving; extremely raked rear cabriole legs; and front cabriole legs with carved scrolled brackets, foliate-carved knees, and foliate scroll feet. Tiitle, reference to another page and "#563" are handwritten on drawing.
chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
easy chairs
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (8 x 6 1/2 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.060.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
Item
"Hardwicke Chair"
Arm Chair #563, Side Chair #11948, and Side Chair #3438
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