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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-303549
Untitled design drawing of a settee rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style settee has chair-back form with four sections; straight crest rails with concave curved corners; caned oval splats with inlaid oval center medallions; sloping arms; curved arm supports; upholstered curved seat; straight skirt with inlaid stringing; five rear stiles which extend into raked square rear legs; and five tapered square front legs with inlaid stringing terminating in spade feet. "J. J. Albright Hollister House," "1580" and "(See page 72 in chair book for chair to match. NA)" are handwritten on drawing.
settees
chair-back settees
caning
Neoclassical
Federal
design drawings
1 design drawing in pencil (7 3/8 x 10 3/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.016.030.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
Item
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