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"Stuffed Easy Chair"

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-308063

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Description

Design drawing titled "Stuffed Easy Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Easy chair has slanted fully upholstered rectangular back; shaped arms with upholstered arm pads; continuous arm supports with carved acanthus leaves; rectangular fully upholstered seat; single row of metal tacks along upholstered edges except for double row on seat front edge; rectangular front corner blocks with carved rosettes; raked rear legs; fluted tapered square front legs; and brass caps with casters on all legs. Title, "E. S. Webster / Union Club" and "114" are handwritten on drawing; however, title is partially cut off.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
easy chairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

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

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.061.005

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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