Arm Chair #12966 and Side Chair #12965

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-314330

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Description

Black-and-white photograph of companion arm chair and side chair. Both chairs have shaped back; arched crest with flattened top; molded stiles; solid vasiform splat; straight lower rail; upholstered seat; 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. Arm chair has curved arms with scrolled handholds; and arm supports with vasiform and ring turnings.Handwritten notes on page include: wood used and A.H. Davenport Co. detail numbers "12966" and "12965."

Details

Descriptive Terms

armchairs
side chairs
chairs (furniture forms)
Queen Anne Style
photographs
black-and-white photographs

Physical Descrption

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.005.030

Record Details

Originator

Possibly Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. (Photographer)
Possibly A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Photographer)

Material Type

photographs
black-and-white photographs

Description Level

Item

Related Items

Arm Chair
Side Chair

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