Settee

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Collection Type

Institutional records

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-303440

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles."
Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles. -- Page 34
Settee
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles."
    - Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles. -- Page 34
      - "Sofa of Mahog. & Inlay for J. G. Cannon"
      - "Double Seat"
      - "Small Sofa Frame"
      - Settee
      - "Sofa"
      - Settee (current record)
      - "Sofa #1"

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Federal or Sheraton-style settee has double-chair back form with two rectangular backs; straight crest rails with concave top corners and molded edges; two splats, each with a carved kylix within an open oval frame atop a fluted column; straight stiles with molded edges above ams; open curved arms and arm supports; rectangular seat with over-the-rail upholstery; tapered square front legs; and two splayed rear legs. Paper has been cut on right side; partial handwritten title "Doubl.. ." is present.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chair-back settees
sofas
settees
Sheraton
Federal
design drawings

Physical Descrption

1 design drawing in ink (4 x 5 3/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.016.014.006

Record Details

Originator

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)

Material Type

design drawings

Description Level

Item

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