Arm Chair

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-307568

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 34
Arm Chair
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 34
      - Arm Chair
      - Side Chair
      - Arm Chair (current record)
      - Side Chair

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has shaped back; arched crest with flattened top; molded stiles; solid vasiform splat; straight lower rail; curved arms with scrolled handholds; vasiform and ring turned arm supports; upholstered seat with single row of metal tacks along lower edge; front seat rail with curving bottom edge; straight side seat rails; raked square rear legs, front legs with rectangular block, ovoid and ring turnings and ovoid feet; rectangular side and rear stretchers; and turned front stretcher. Detail number "12966" is handwritten on drawing. Companion side chair is CC010.001.006.032.004.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
dining chairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (6 7/8 x 4 3/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.032.003

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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