Arm Chair #3179, Arm Chair #72 and Arm Chair #3780

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-314381

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Description

Black-and-white photograph of three upholstered easy chairs. The first chair has a rectangular back with rolled crest; padded square arms; square arm supports; deep seat; tufting on back and seat upholstery; raked square rear legs; tapered square front legs; and casters. The second chair has a tall rectangular back with rolled crest; rolled arms; deep rectangular seat; tufted upholstery; and tapered square legs with casters, raked in rear. The final chair has a slightly flared rolled crest; loose D-shaped seat cushion; raked square rear legs; tapered turned front legs with rings; and casters. Handwritten notes on page include yardage requirements and A. H. Davenport Co. detail numbers 3179, 22, 3780.

Details

Descriptive Terms

armchairs
easy chairs
chairs (furniture forms)
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

CC010.005.080

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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