"Rocker"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-308484

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 162
"Rocker"
(current record)

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

Design drawing titled "Rocker" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rocking armchair has fully upholstered rectangular back with rounded crest and ruffle along lower edge; upholstered seat with single row of metal tacks along lower edge; straight seat rails with rectangular front corner blocks; tapered square legs; and simple rockers. Title is handwritten on drawing but is partially cut off.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
rocking chairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Descrption

1 design drawing in ink (5 1/2 x 5 1/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.111.004

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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