1880-1914, undated
GUSN-308320
Design drawing titled "Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has tall rectangular back; deep rectangular crest rail with stiles below; solid flared splat with stepped shoe; shaped flat arms with scrolled handholds; tapered square arm supports; upholstered slip seat with deep straight seat rails; and tapered square legs, raked in rear. Title and "New Bedford Publc Library" are handwritten on drawing. Part of title has been cut off.
chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (5 3/4 x 5 1/2 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.084.006
New Bedford (Bristol county, Massachusetts)
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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