Gift of Paul S. Koda, 2004.30.7.6.3, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Not Determined

Designs and Photographs for Chippendale Chairs

Dateabout 1965

MediumDrawings; graphite on paper. Patterns; paper and wood Photography; gelatin silver prints on paper

DimensionsSheet (height x width or smaller): 16 x 8 1/4in. (40.6 x 21cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Paul S. Koda

Object number2004.30.7.1-.7

DescriptionThree paper patterns, one wood pattern, two stencils, and one drawing of ornaments and parts of Chippendale chairs worked on by Paul Koda. Includes:
One paper pattern and stencil for Chippendale chair back (2004.30.7.1.1-.2)
One paper pattern for Chippendale chair splat and crestrail (2004.30.7.2.0)
One paper pattern for shell on Chippendale chair (2004.30.7.3.0)
Stencil for Robbins chair back (2004.30.7.4.0)
Drawing for a claw-and-ball foot for Robbins Bros. (2004.30.7.5.0)
Photographs of Chippendale chairs (2004.30.7.6...)
One wood pattern for scrolled splat (2004.30.7.7.0)

NotesDate Note: Several items appear to be dated between 1904 and 1907. Because Paul Koda was born in 1905, this dating is not possible. For this reason, it was assumed that the "0" has been misread and these items were dated in the 1960s.

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