1901-10-10
GUSN-303509
Design drawing titled "Sofa of Mahogany" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Upholstered sofa has serpentine back; downward sloping sides; scrolled handholds; turned vasiform arm supports atop rectangular square blocks; upholstered seat with single row of nail trim along bottom edge; two tapered fluted front legs with cuffs terminating in casters; and two raked back legs. Title, "Mrs. C. C. Converse" and "39882" are handwritten on drawing. Also handwritten are "Oct 10 - 1901" and "Det. 6090 135."
sofas
Neoclassical
design drawings
1 design drawing in ink (5 1/2 x 7 1/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.016.018.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
Item
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