Arm Chair

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-308273

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 108
Arm Chair
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 108
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      - Neoclassical-style Arm Chair
      - Neoclassical-style Arm Chair
      - Neoclassical-style Arm Chair
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Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has upholstered rectangular back wtih rolled top edge; molded stiles with scrolled tops; shaped arms with scrolled handholds; upholstered seat; single row of metal tacks along upholstery edges; straight seat rails; raked square rear legs; arm supports, front corner blocks and legs with ornately carved trumpet, ring, and ovoid turnings; and tapered turned feet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (6 1/4 x 5 5/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.080.006

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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