This is a drawing of a chair design with detailed measurements. The drawing meticulously lays out the dimensions and features of a chair, including front and side views with multiple measurements given in inches. The chair features turned wooden legs with finials at the top and a woven seat which is illustrated in a separate square detail at the lower left. The dimensions are marked with clear, precise annotations alongside the diagram, providing specific measurements and angles for construction. The words "Scale 1 1/2" = 1 FT." are visible, indicating the scale used in the drawing. Additionally, there are some handwritten notes and numerical annotations throughout, likely reference notes for construction.
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This is a drawing of a chair design with detailed measurements. The drawing meticulously lays out the dimensions and features of a chair, including front and side views with multiple measurements given in inches. The chair features turned wooden legs with finials at the top and a woven seat which is illustrated in a separate square detail at the lower left. The dimensions are marked with clear, precise annotations alongside the diagram, providing specific measurements and angles for construction. The words "Scale 1 1/2" = 1 FT." are visible, indicating the scale used in the drawing. Additionally, there are some handwritten notes and numerical annotations throughout, likely reference notes for construction.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Armchair

Margaret Knapp

Date
1935/1942
Medium
pen and ink and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 28.2 x 22.5 cm (11 1/8 x 8 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 43 1/2"high, 20"wide, 14 1/2"deep
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.4109
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • American
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