Historic New England

Federal-style Side Chair

Untitled design drawing of a side chair with two views. Front view is rendered in watercolor and pencil; side view is in pencil only. Federal-style side chair has square curved back; crest rail with rectangular tablet between two trumpet-shaped elements; splat formed by four vertical rods and a cent...

Date: 1914-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303845

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.004.002.008

"3 Side Chairs in Blue Velvet"

Design drawing titled "3 Side Chairs in Blue Velvet" with two views. Front view of chair is rendered in watercolor and pencil; side chair is in pencil only. Federal-style side chair had square curved back; straight crest rail with carved ribbons, bow, and garland; curule-shaped splat with carved ros...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303846

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.004.002.009

"Carved Walnut Chair, Style of Charles II"

Design drawing titled "Carved Walnut Chair, Style of Charles II" rendered in watercolor and pencil. Perspective view is shown. Large armchair has square upholstered back with braid and fringe trim at bottom edge; curved arms with scrolled hand holds; upholstered seat with braid and fringe trim at lo...

Date: 1914-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303847

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.004.002.010

"XVIII Century Italian Prayer Chair"

Design drawing titled "XVIII Century Italian Prayer Chair" with two views. Front view is rendered in watercolor and pencil; side view is in pencil only. Classical Revival side chair has straight narrow crest which is padded and upholstered; back in the form of a large urn between two curved molded s...

Date: 1914-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303848

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.004.002.011

Two Chairs, Settee and Table

Design drawing of two chairs, settee and table. Perspective views are shown. Drawing of settee is rendered in watercolor and pencil; others are shown in pencil only. The Federal-style armchair, chair and settee each have a straight top rail; horizontal pierced splat with a solid central diamond; uph...

Date: 1914-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303849

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.004.002.012

"Library for Delivery Desk, One High Desk Chair, One Low Desk Chair"

Design drawing titled "Library for Delivery Desk / 1 High Desk Chair / 1 Low Desk Chair" rendered in pencil. Perspective view of two side chairs is shown. Each chair has six slats and a shaped seat. Left chair has a turned pedestal and four low shaped legs with casters. The right chair has four tal...

Date: 1914-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303850

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.004.002.013

"Chinese Couch, Black and Gold Lacquer"

Design drawing titled "Chinese Couch Black & Gold Lacquer" rendered in pencil and watercolor. Perspective view is shown. Chinese-inspired sofa has tri-partite back with two caned side panerls and solid center panel; no arms; shaped apron; Chinese bracket feet; and deep upholstered cushion. Center ba...

Date: 1914-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303851

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.004.003.001

Large Sofa and Two Coffee Tables

Untitled design drawing rendered in watercolor and pencil. Perspective view is shown. Chinese-inspired sofa has outward curving sides and back; straight crest rail and side rails of equal height; six caned panels on back and sides with fretwork motifs in corners of panels; straight skirt; square le...

Date: 1914-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303852

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.004.003.002

Upholstered Love Seat

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil and watercolor depicting a loveseat. Perspective view is shown. Upholstered loveseat has a two-chair back form; two straight crests with concave corners; rolled arms; two loose seat cushions; three splayed rear legs; three bulbous turned front legs; and two...

Date: 1914-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303853

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.004.003.003

"Settee in Satinwood with Painted Decoration"

Design drawing with two views titled "Settee in Satinwood with Painted Decoration." Front view is rendered in pencil and watercolor; side view is in pencil only. Neonclassical-style Fancy settee has three-part back; crest rail with three rectangular tablets; back with three square center panels and ...

Date: 1914-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303854

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.004.003.004

"Sofa"

Design drawing titled "Sofa" rendered in pencil and watercolor on trace and mounted on cardboard. Sofa has high back with two tiers of five upholstered panels with fringe trim; upholstered seat with fringe trim; four round stiles and legs terminating in bun feet; and box stretcher. Sofa sides are eq...

Date: 1914-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303855

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.004.003.005

"Settee of Mahogany"

Design drawing with two views titled "Settee of Mahogany." Front view is rendered in pencil and watercolor; side view is in pencil only. Settee has three-chair back form; crest rails with carved garlands and bowknots; "curule" style back splats; reeded rails; reeded arms with curved ends terminating...

Date: 1914-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303856

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.004.003.006

"Sofa of Mahogany"

Design drawing with two views titled "Sofa of Mahogany." Front view is rendered in pencil and watercolor; side view is in pencil only. Neonclassical or Empire-style sofa has straight crest rail; sides equal to crest rail in height; straight apron; two rear splayed legs; and two front columnar front ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303857

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.004.003.007

"Round Seat - Painted"

Design drawing titled "Round Seat - Painted" rendered in pencil and watercolor. Upholstered circular bench has projecting central section with flat top; two arms with concave sides bisecting the circle; straight skirt; six concave curved legs; central pedestal leg; and horizontal stretcher. A top vi...

Date: 1914-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303858

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.004.003.008

"Sofa of Mahogany and White"

Design drawing titled "Sofa of Mahogany and White" rendered in pencil and watercolor. Neoclassical-style sofa has straight crest rail; three "curule"-style splats; reeded stiles; straight arms with concave supports; straight skirt; upholstered box seat; and four tapered square legs termiating in bra...

Date: 1880-1914

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

GUSN: 303859

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.004.003.009

"Bedroom Set of Mahogany and Fiddleback Maple"

Design drawing titled "Bed Room Set of Mahogany & Fiddleback Maple" rendered in pencil and watercolor. Perspective view is shown. Drawing depicts a bed, nightstand, dressing table and mirror, low chest of drawers and mirror. Bed has curved headboard; footboard with canted corners; tapered feet with ...

Date: 1914-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303860

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.005.001.001

Bedroom Interior

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil and watercolor. Pespective view is shown and depicts a bedroom with Neoclassical-style furniture including a bed, chair, low chest of drawers and a mirror. Bed has rectangular headboard and footboard; tapered square feet; string inlay and carved center pane...

Date: 1914-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303861

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.005.001.002

Bureau with Mirror

Untitled design drawing of a chest with octagonal mirror mounted above rendered in pencil and watercolor. Neoclassical-style rectangular chest has overhanging top with molded edge; four drawers with round brass pulls; and tapered legs. Center of top drawer is decorated with a painted or applied deco...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303862

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.005.001.003

"Bureau of Maple with Painted Decoration. Gold Mirror.1999"

Design drawing titled "Bureau of Maple with Painted Decoration. Gold Mirror." rendered in pencil and watercolor. Perspective view is shown. Drawing depicts a rectangular gold mirror above a four-drawer chest. Neolassical-style mirror has fluted frame with carved rosette at each corner; central oval...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303863

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.005.001.004

"Serpentine Front Bed of Mahogany and Satinwood"

Design drawing titled "Serpentine Front Bed of Mahogany & Satinwood" rendered in watercolor and pencil. Perspective view is shown. Bed has headboard with canted corners and curved crest; serpentine-shaped footboard has molded bottom edge; shaped apron; side rails with molded bottom edge; and French ...

Date: 1914-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303864

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.005.001.005

Side View of Sofa

Untitled design drawing rendered in watercolor and pencil on paper. Drawing depicts side view of a sofa; front view is shown in CC010.001.016.024.001. Renaissance Revival-style sofa has upholstered rectangular back with four cushions; straight flat arms; arm supports carved in the form of dolphins w...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303533

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.024.002

"Seat for Knickerbocker Trust Co. of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Seat for Knickerbocker Trust Co. of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Settle has tall rectangular back; curved arms ending in scrolls; T-shaped seat overhanging straight skirt; and plank sides resting on base with bracket feet. Back has large ce...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303534

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.025.001

"Settle of Oak"

Design drawing titled "Settle of Oak" rendered in ink and pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Settle has tall arched back with carved border and carved scrolls at top; carved motif at center back with a fleur-de-lis atop a cartouche carved "1906" and flanked by scrolls and bellflowers; flat ...

Date: 1906

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

GUSN: 303535

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.025.002

"High Back Sofa of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "High Back Sofa of Walnut" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Sofa has double-chair back form similar to a wing chair; tall back with double arch crest; curved wings which terminate in outwardly scrolling arms; straight seat; fully upholstered back, wings, ...

Date: 1904-12-31

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

GUSN: 303536

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.025.003

"Settle"

Design drawing titled "Settle" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Box settle has tall rectangular back with central rectangular recessed panel; side panels with curved top and arched opening at bottom; and T-shaped seat with hinged lid overhanging bottom storage compartment. Ti...

Date: 1904-11-17

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

GUSN: 303537

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.025.004

"Settle for Milton Club"

Design drawing titled "Settle for Milton Club" rendered in pencil on trace. Front, side and top views are shown. Settle has tall rectangular back with three vertical rectangular panels; curved wings which terminate in flat arms supported by curved brackets; side lower panels with arched bottom openi...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303539

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.026.001

Settle

Untitled design drawing of a settle rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Renaissance Revival-sty;e settle has tall rectangular back; carved stiles with acanthus leaf finials; flat overhanging open arms; faceted vasiform arm supports atop rectangular bolocks with carved folia...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303540

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.026.002

Settee

Untitled design drawing of a settee rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Chippendale-style settee has chair-back form; back with three bow-shaped crest rails with foliate carving; three pierced splats with Gothic tracery motifs; curved open arms with scrolled handholds; curve...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303541

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.027.001

Settle

Untitled design drawing of a settle rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Settle has plain low rectangular back; curved side panels which form scrolled arms and extend to plain rectangular base; straight seat with molded front and side edges. "7568" is handwritten on drawing.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303542

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.027.002

Settee

Untitled design drawing of a settee rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Tall settee has rectangular upholstered back; three square rear stiles extending to floor; curved open arms terminating in large scroll handholds; turned and foliate carved arm supports; rectangular upholster...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303543

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.028.001

Sofa

Untitled design drawing of a sofa rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Sofa has tall double arched back; wings with scrolled tops extending down to outward scrolled arms; rectangular seat; upholstered back, wings, arms and seat; carved apron; three turned front legs terminating in bun f...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303544

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.028.002

Settee

Untitled design drawing of a settee rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Settee has tripartite chair-back form with middle section wider than side sections; straight crest rails with center tablets and concave curved corners; caned back; downward curved square open arms; curved sq...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303546

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.029.001

Settee

Untitled design drawing of a settee rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style settee has chair-back form with four sections; straight crest rails with concave curved corners; caned oval splats with inlaid oval center medallions; sloping arms; curved arm supports; uph...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303549

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.030.001

Sofa

Untitled design drawing of a sofa rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Sofa has tall three-lobed curved back; flared wings extending down to open arms; scrolled handholds and curved arms supports carved with acanthus leaves; rectangular seat; upholstered back, seat, wings and...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303550

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.030.002

Settle

Untitled design drawing of a settle rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Settle has rectangular back with two rectangular recessed panels; curved side panels which form arms; side bases with block feet and curved skirt; straight seat with molded edge; plain front skirt; and ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303551

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.031.001

"Seat of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Seat of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Settle has plain rectangular back; side panels with curved tops forming scrolled arms; solid marble rectangular side bases; and rectangular seat overhanging plain skirt. Title, design notes and "#12670" ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303552

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.031.002

"Prudential Insurance Company Public Space"

Design drawing titled "Prudential Insurance Company Public Space" depicting a settle rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Renaissance Revival-style settle has rectangular back with carved letter "P" within a central carved foliate medallion; curved side panels which form scro...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303553

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.032.001

Settee

Untitled design drawing of a settee rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. William and Mary-style settee has triple chair-back form; arched crest rails with scrolled ears and central carved feather motifs; caned backs; four turned stiles transitioning to square raked rear legs; curved arm...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303560

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.032.002

Commodes. Wash-Stands. Clothes Poles. Umbrella Stands. Wardrobes. -- Page 4

Page 4 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper left corner. Page contains eleven design drawings affixed to page with glue. Drawings are rendered in pencil or ink on trace and depict designs for night tables, somnoes, and commodes.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303631

Ref. Code: CC010.001.014.001

Commodes. Wash-Stands. Clothes Poles. Umbrella Stands. Wardrobes. -- Page 5

Page 5 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper right corner. Page contains two design drawings affixed to page with glue. Drawings are rendered in pencil on trace and depict designs for night tables and commodes.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303632

Ref. Code: CC010.001.014.002

Commodes. Wash-Stands. Clothes Poles. Umbrella Stands. Wardrobes. -- Page 26

Page 26 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper left corner. Page contains one design drawing affixed to page with glue. Drawing is rendered in pencil on trace and depicts a corner washstand design.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303633

Ref. Code: CC010.001.014.003

Commodes. Wash-Stands. Clothes Poles. Umbrella Stands. Wardrobes. -- Page 76

Page 76 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper left corner. Page contains one design drawing affixed to page with glue. Drawing is rendered in pencil on trace and depicts a hat stand or coat tree.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303634

Ref. Code: CC010.001.014.004

Commodes. Wash-Stands. Clothes Poles. Umbrella Stands. Wardrobes. -- Page 77

Page 77 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper right corner. Page contains two design drawing affixed to page with glue. Drawings are rendered in pencil on trace and depict designs for hat stands, coat racks and umbrella stands.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303635

Ref. Code: CC010.001.014.005

Commodes. Wash-Stands. Clothes Poles. Umbrella Stands. Wardrobes. -- Page 78

Page 78 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper left corner. Page contains one design drawing affixed to page with glue. Drawing is rendered in pencil on trace and depicts a hat stand or coat tree design.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303636

Ref. Code: CC010.001.014.006

Commodes. Wash-Stands. Clothes Poles. Umbrella Stands. Wardrobes. -- Page 100

Page 100 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper left corner. Page contains six design drawings affixed to page with glue. Drawings are rendered in pencil on trace and depict designs for hat stands, coat trees and umbrella stands.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303637

Ref. Code: CC010.001.014.007

Commodes. Wash-Stands. Clothes Poles. Umbrella Stands. Wardrobes. -- Page 101

Page 101 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper right corner. Page contains one design drawing affixed to page with glue. Drawing is rendered in pencil on trace and depicts a design for a hat stand or coat tree and umbrella stand.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303638

Ref. Code: CC010.001.014.008

Commodes. Wash-Stands. Clothes Poles. Umbrella Stands. Wardrobes. -- Page 128

Page 128 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper left corner. Page contains one design drawing affixed to page with glue. Drawing is rendered in pencil on trace and depicts a wardrobe design.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303639

Ref. Code: CC010.001.014.009

Commodes. Wash-Stands. Clothes Poles. Umbrella Stands. Wardrobes. -- Page 129

Page 129 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper right corner. Page contains one design drawing affixed to page with glue. Drawing is rendered in pencil on trace and depicts a wardrobe design.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303640

Ref. Code: CC010.001.014.010

"South-East Elevation"

Design drawing titled "South-East Elevation" rendered in pencil and watercolor. Drawing shows one wall of a room with a fireplace centered on the wall, flanked by two arched built-in display cabinets. The room features eleborately carved decorative elements in a Neoclassical style. These include a c...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303642

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.001.001.001

"South-West Elevation"

Interior elevation titled "South-West Elevation" rendered in pencil and watercolor. Drawing shows one wall of a room with a cabinet and mirror centered on the wall. The room features carved decorative elements, some in a Neoclassical style. These include a crown molding with urns and palmettes; a ch...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303643

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.001.001.002

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