1913-1914, undated
GUSN-314369
Black-and-white photograph of three arm chairs. First chair has rectangular back which flares backward at top; rectangular upholstered panel on back; straight lower back rail; curvilinear stiles with round ends flowing into arms, side rails and rear raked legs; curved arms continuing into large C-shaped scrolled arm supports; upholstered seat; straight seat rails with curved front corners; and tapered round front legs with ring turnings and turned ovoid feet. Second chair has semicircular form with caned back and sides; continuous crest rail and arms; freestanding reeded vasiform arm supports; rectangular stiles; leather upholstered seat with curved front; plain seat rails; raked tapered square rear legs; and reeded tapered round legs in front with brass caps and casters. Final chair has deep rectangular crest rail whcih flares backward; lower rail formed of two narrow horizontal slats with large carved double scroll above; curvilinear stiles with round ends flowing into arms, side rails and rear legs; curved arms continuing into large C-shaped scrolled arm supports; upholstered seat; straight seat rails with curved front corners; and saber legs. Handwritten notes on page include wood types and A. H. Davenport Co. detail numbers 7544, 696 and 1268.
armchairs
chairs (furniture forms)
photographs
black-and-white photographs
1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.005.068
Possibly Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. (Photographer)
Possibly A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Photographer)
photographs
black-and-white photographs
Item
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