Historic New England

Sofa

Design drawing titled "Sofa of Mahogany" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Upholstered sofa has serpentine back; downward sloping sides; scrolled handholds; turned vasiform arm supports atop rectangular square blocks; upholstered seat with single row of nail trim along bottom edge...

Date: 1901-10-10

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

GUSN: 303509

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.018.001

"Sofa"

Design drawing titled "Sofa" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Neoclassical-style sofa has upholstered back, seat and arms; tall rectangular back with straight crest rail; scrolled arms; fluted or reeded columnar arm supports with rosettes at top and rectangular square blo...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303510

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.018.002

"Of Circassian Walnut"

Design drawing titled "Of Circassian Walnut" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Renaissance Revival-style settee has triple-seat back form with arched crest rails, solid splats and caned backs; turned stiles and arm supports; shaped open arms with scroll handholds; seat wit...

Date: 1902-10-07

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

GUSN: 303511

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.018.003

"Settle of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Settle of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Settle has rectangular open back with three vasiform splats; straight open arms; curved arm supports; solid rectangular seat; straight skirt; and four tapered square legs with spade feet. Title, dimens...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303512

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.019.001

"Sofa"

Design drawing titled "Sofa" rendered in pencil of trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style settee has three-chair back form; bow-shaped crest rails with central carved shells; protruding ears; pierced splats with central owl-eye design; shaped arms; curved arm supports; upholstered seat ...

Date: 1904-11-00

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

GUSN: 303513

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.019.002

"Sofa"

Design drawing titled "Sofa" rendered in ink and pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style sofa has rectangular back with straight crest rail; straight arms with ovolo ends; turned vasiform arm supports; upholstered back, sides and seat with single row of nail trim along edges; ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303514

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.019.003

Settee

Untitled design drawing of a settee rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Federal-style settee has two-chair form with serpentine shield backs; pierced splats with drapery design; curved arms flowing into curved arm supports. upholstered seat with single row of tacks along bottom e...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303515

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.019.004

"Sofa of Satinwood for Mrs. Monk"

Design drawing titled "Sofa of Satinwood for Mrs. Moor" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style sofa has a low back; steeply concave curved crest rail; tall arms; tall arm supports which terminate in volutes; straight skirt with rectangular corner blocks and carved...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303516

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.019.005

Sofa

Untitled design drawing of a sofa rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style sofa has a serpentine crest rail; tall flaring scrolled arms; arm supports with carved volute at top and scroll at bottom; upholstered back, arms and seat; double row of brass tacks along front e...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303517

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.019.006

Envelope addressed to Mrs. H.A. Gowing, 1041 Beacon Street, Brookline, Mass., March 6, 1900

This is the envelope used by Mrs. Charles Gowing to mail the Nestor Cigarette cards to Mrs. H.A. Gowing.

Date: 1900-03-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 303522

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.01.049

"Double Seat of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Double Seat of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Sofa has fully upholstered rectangular back and straight open arms; curved arm supports with carved acanthus leaves and rosettes; rectangular seat with over-the-rail upholstery; single row of bras...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303523

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.020.001

Settee

Untitled design drawing of a settee rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Federal-style settee has three-chair form with rectangular backs; shaped rectangularcrest rails with carved or inlaid ribbons and swags; open backs with splats formed by opposing half circles joined by a central ca...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303524

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.020.002

"A Double Chippendale Chair"

Design drawing titled "A Double Chippendale Chair" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Chippendale-style settee has double-chair back form; crest rails with central acanthus-carved friezes and protruding ears; pierced splats with four vertical bannisters above an acanthus-carved base; ...

Date: 1907-11-01

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

GUSN: 303525

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.021.001

"Sofa of French Walnut & Gold"

Design drawing titled "Sofa of French Walnut & Gold" rendered in pencil and colored pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. LouisXVI-style sofa has rectangular back; straight crest rail with carved and gilded central foliate motif; tall arms terminating in scrolled handholds; gilded acanthus car...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303526

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.021.002

Sofa

Untitled design drawing of a sofa rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Sofa has srectangular back; tall scrolled arms; arm supports with carved volutes at top and rectangular blocks below; upholstered back, arms, sides and seat with brass tack trim at edges; four tapered square fr...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303527

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.022.001

Sofa

Untitled design drawing of a sofa rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Sofa has gently bowed upholstered back; upholstered shaped partial sides; arms terminating in scrolls above turned vasiform arm supports; upholstered seat; brass tack trim along all upholstery edges; recta...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303528

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.022.002

"Sofa"

Design drawing titled "Sofa" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Sofa has rectangular back; tall scrolled flaring arms; fully upholstered back, arms and seat with brass tack trim at edges; two tapered square front legs with brass feet and casters; and tapered raked back legs and ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303529

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.023.001

Sofa

Untitled design drawing of a sofa rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style sofa has serpentine back; tall scrolled flaring arms; fully upholstered back, arms and seat with brass tack trim at edges; two tapered square front legs with inlaid stringing and bell flowers ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303530

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.023.002

"Light Sofa of French Walnut - Cane Seat and Back"

Design drawing titled "Light Sofa of French Walnut - Cane Seat and Back" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style settee has rectangular back with semi-elliptical crest rail; open curved arms terminating in a volute; curved arm supports; D-shaped seat with straight ...

Date: 1912-11-02

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

GUSN: 303531

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.023.003

"Sofa of Italian Oak"

Design drawing titled "Sofa of Italian Oak" rendered in watercolor and pencil on paper. Front view is shown; side view is shown in CC010.001.016.024.002.. Renaissance Revival-style sofa has upholstered rectangular back with four cushions; straight flat arms; arm supports carved in the form of dolphi...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303532

Ref. Code: CC010.001.016.024.001