"Easy Chair"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-307919

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 75
"Easy Chair"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 75
      - "Louis XVI Arm Chair "C""
      - "Easy Chair" (current record)
      - "Double Seat"
      - "Bergere"
      - Easy Chair

Description

Design drawing titled "Easy Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Easy chair has broad rounded back; molded crest rail continuing into arms and arm supports; carved scrolls at top of arms; straight seat rails with carved rectangular front corner blocks; raked tapered square legs; reeded tapered square legs with carved tops in front; and brass shoes with casters. Back, sides, and seat are upholstered with single row of metal tacks along edges. Title and "13429" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
easy chairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Descrption

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

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.050.002

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

design drawings
sketches

Description Level

Item

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