"Chair of Mahogany"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-307895

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 72
"Chair of Mahogany"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 72
      - Klismos Side Chair
      - Neoclassical-style Arm Chair
      - William and Mary-style Side Chair
      - "Chair of Mahogany" (current record)

Description

Design drawing titled "Chair of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Side chair has rectangular crest rail over square stiles; pierced splat with three vertical ribs, two diagonal ribs and central oval cartouche; upholstered seat; straight seat rails; tapered square legs, raked in rear; and cuffed front feet. Title and "#220" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Descrption

1 design drawing in pencil (5 1/2 x 3 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.047.004

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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