"Reclining Chair"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1903-07-25

GUSN

GUSN-308093

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 89
"Reclining Chair"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 89
      - "Chair of Oak"
      - "Chair of Oak"
      - "Reclining Chair" (current record)
      - "Late XVII Century Chair"
      - Easy Chair

Description

Design drawing titled "Reclining Chair" rendered in pencil and colored pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Arm chair has tall slanted rectangular back; crest rail with carved scrolls and shell; deep tufted upholstered cushion; flat arms; four turned spindles and carved scrolled arm support on each side; deep tufted upholstered seat cushion; curved front seat rail and straight side seat rails; splayed legs with vasiform turnings; casters; and side and front stretchers. Chair surfaces have green, yellow and red painted decoration. Title, "Gen. Hayes / Also R. W. Williamson 43660 / July 25 -1903 " and "Det 599" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
easy chairs
reclining chairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Descrption

1 design drawing in pencil and colored pencil (5 1/2 x 8 1/4 nches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.064.003

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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