"Couch for Mr. Whitney's Room - Whitney National Bank"

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1907-05-31

GUSN

GUSN-305366

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Stuffed Sofas and Easy Chairs."
Stuffed Sofas, Easy Chairs -- Page 6
"Couch for Mr. Whitney's Room - Whitney National Bank"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Stuffed Sofas and Easy Chairs."
    - Stuffed Sofas, Easy Chairs -- Page 6
      - "Couch for Mr. Whitney's Room - Whitney National Bank" (current record)
      - "Fr. Walnut Lounge for Chas. Head"
      - "Couch"
      - "Lounge of Mahogany & Brass"

Description

Design drawing titled "Couch for Mr. Whitney's Room - Whitney National Bank" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and top views are shown. Couch has backrest at one end with a curved rail extending to seat; upholstered backrest and seat; straight skirt with carved molding; fringe trim below bottom molding; and four short round legs on casters. Title, design notes, "11716" and "Drawn from bed detail / - May 31st 1907 - " are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

couches (reclining furniture)
chaises longues
design drawings

Physical Descrption

1 design drawing in pencil (6 1/2 x 7 3/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.008.003.001

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

design drawings

Description Level

Item

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