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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-308354
Design drawing titled "Desk Chair of Mahogany" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has tall fully upholstered rectangular back; fully upholstered rectangular seat; single row of metal tacks along upholstered edges; upholstered shaped arms with scrolled handholds; curved arm supports with foliate carving at base; raked cabriole rear legs; cabriole front legs with ornately carved knees and scrolled feet with acanthus leaves and other foliage. Title is handwritten on drawing.
chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
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sketches
1 design drawing in ink (8 x 6 3/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.090.004
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
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