"Sofa #1"

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Collection Type

Institutional records

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-303441

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles."
Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles. -- Page 34
"Sofa #1"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles."
    - Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles. -- Page 34
      - "Sofa of Mahog. & Inlay for J. G. Cannon"
      - "Double Seat"
      - "Small Sofa Frame"
      - Settee
      - "Sofa"
      - Settee
      - "Sofa #1" (current record)

Description

Design drawing titled "Sofa # 1" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Sofa has molded straight crest rail which curves into arms; straight continuous arms and arm supports with molded edges and carved scrolls at top; upholstered back, arms and seat; straight seat rails with molded edges; and four tapered reeded legs with carved tops, brass cuffs and casters.Title is handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sofas
schematic drawings

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (4 x 5 3/4 nches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.016.014.007

Record Details

Originator

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)

Material Type

schematic drawings

Description Level

Item

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