"Davenport, A.H.; Preparatory Sketches of Chairs, Sofas, Beds"

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

undated

GUSN

GUSN-369354

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Description

This subseries contains pencil drawings of furnishings. There is one cyanotype showing the words Nabon Fanini which may have been used as reference material. Some drawings include various views or measurements of the furnishings drawn.

Details

Physical Descrption

1.5 linear feet (.5 custom box, 6 custom folders, 150 drawings)

Collection Code

CC011

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

CC011.015.001

Record Details

Conservation Note

Drawings are interleaved with tissue for preservation. Care should be taken when handling these materials.

Description Level

Sub-series

Arrangement

Arrangement

The Carnegie Museum of Art arranged the drawings, and their arrangement has been retained. Folder titles listed reflect the contents.

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