1880-1973, undated
GUSN-303251
This series contains items documenting the work of A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, and their successor Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. as well as items used as reference and design resources by the firms. These include watercolor design drawings, pencil sketches, scrapbooks and European publications.
design drawings
sketches
renderings (drawings)
photographs
photomechanical prints
clippings (information artifacts)
scrapbooks
135 design drawings, 80 pencil drawings, and 6 scrapbooks and other design resources; ca. 17 linear feet
Historic New England acquired these items from a dealer. It is not known when or from whom the dealer acquired the items.
CC011
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II
1994
CC011.001
Library & Archives Purchase
Possibly A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries)
Possibly Irving & Casson (Designer)
Possibly Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. (Designer)
design drawings
sketches
renderings (drawings)
photographs
photomechanical prints
clippings (information artifacts)
scrapbooks
Series
Items are arranged by general type -- watercolors, pencil drawings, and design resources -- and then by type of items depicted such as case furniture, support furniture, seating furniture, etc.
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