Arm Chair #563, Side Chair #11948, and Side Chair #3438

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-314347

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Description

Black-and-white photograph of an arm chair and two different side chairs. Arm chair (#563) has fully upholstered rectangular back, shaped arms, and seat; single row of metal tacks along upholstered edges; carved scrolled handholds; curved arm supports with foliate carving; raked rear cabriole legs; and front cabriole legs with carved scrolled brackets, foliate-carved knees, and foliate scroll feet. One side chair (#11948) has rectangular upholstered back panel above spiral twist turned stiles; fully upholstered rectangular seat; fringe trim along lower edge of back and seat upholstery; spiral twist turned legs, front stretcher and H-stretcher; and flattened feet. The other side chair (#3438) has upholstered back with serpentine crest; fully upholstered seat; carved stiles; legs with carved block turnings; and shaped H-stretcher. Handwritten notes on pages include: abovementioned A. H. Davenport Co. detail numbers; wood types, and Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. model number "1623" for the arm chair.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
side chairs
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

CC010.005.047

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

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