"Settle of Oak"

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Collection Type

Institutional records

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-303314

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles."
Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles. -- Page 10
"Settle of Oak"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles."
    - Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles. -- Page 10
      - "Settle of Oak" (current record)
      - "Sofa of Mahogany"
      - "Sofa"

Description

Design drawing titled "Settle of Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown; top plan is also provided. Settle has tall rectangular back; flat rectangular arms; rectangular seat with straight skirt; flat arms resting on square front stiles; square tapered legs with ring turning at foot; and upholstered back and seat with nail trim on edges. Title, dimension, and "F. E. Peabody" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

settles
design drawings

Physical Descrption

1 design drawing in pencil on trace (8 1/8 x 13 1/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.016.005.001

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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