Curule Arm Chair

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-308397

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 132
Curule Arm Chair
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 132
      - Corner Chair
      - Curule Arm Chair (current record)
      - "Dining Chair"
      - "Seat Chair"
      - "Light Chair"
      - William and Mary-style Side Chair

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Curule arm chair has front and rear rounded X-frames with rear frame being taller; deep shaped crest rail with flat carved foliage and scrolls around a central oval medallion; arms with scrolls at both ends; loose seat cushion; carved side stretches; and frames resting on narrow rectangular side bases wth scrolled ends.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
curule chairs
armchairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (5 7/8 x 4 1/2 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.098.002

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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