1907-1931, undated
GUSN-369201
This series contains design drawings and photographs depicting a variety of furnishings manufactured by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, and their successor Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport Co.
The design drawings include images of chairs, desks, lamps/lighting, pianos, suites of room furnishings, support furnishings, and tables.
The photographs include images of benches, case furniture, clocks, desks, lamps/lighting, a sofa, support furnishings, and tables. A portion of photographs depict ecclesiastical furnishings that include communion rails, hymn boards, lecterns, lamps/lighting, paneling, and screens/reredos. Titles given by the original creators are enclosed by quotation marks. Very little identifying information is shown on the materials; however, model numbers are occasionally present.
design drawings
photographs
1.26 linear feet (2 custom boxes, 1 document box, 22 legal size folders, 72 design drawings, 75 photographs
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
2023
CC011.014
Library & Archives Purchase
Irving & Casson
A.H. Davenport Co.
Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co.
design drawings
photographs
Many drawings and photographs are mounted to acidic, fragile board and care should be taken in handling. Drawings are interleaved for protection.
Series
The materials are arranged by furniture type, and thereunder alphabetically.
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