"Sofa with Dark Oak Legs"

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1907-04-23

GUSN

GUSN-305363

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Stuffed Sofas and Easy Chairs."
Stuffed Sofas, Easy Chairs -- Page 5
"Sofa with Dark Oak Legs"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Stuffed Sofas and Easy Chairs."
    - Stuffed Sofas, Easy Chairs -- Page 5
      - Sofa
      - "Stuffed Easy Sofa - English"
      - "Sofa with Dark Oak Legs" (current record)

Description

Design drawing titled "Sofa with Dark Oak Legs" rendered in pencil. Front, side and top views are shown. Upholstered sofa has a kidney-shaped form with a high back which flows into continuous high sides; large ball finials at the end of each side; curved seat; single row of large metal tacks along bottom edge of upholstery; and five turned feet with casters. Title, design notes, "11633" and "April 23 - 1907 / J. B. W." are handwritten on drawing. Also handwritten are: "For J. D. Oliver 32774" and "For Demook 9' - Long Mhg. Legs / 34031."

Details

Descriptive Terms

sofas
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (8 11/16 x 14 1/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.008.002.003

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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