Arm Chair

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-308344

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 116
Arm Chair
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 116
      - "Alternative for Governor's Chair"
      - "Chair"
      - "President's Chair"
      - Arm Chair (current record)

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has tall rectangular back with concave crest and lower edge; rectangular upholstered area on back; square stiles with carved detail at top and rounded finials; flat shaped arms; tapered square arm supports; fully upholstered D-shaped seat; single row of metal tacks outlining upholstered edges on back and seat; and tapered square legs, raked in rear.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Descrption

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

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.088.004

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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