Design for a 'Presidents Chair' from A Miscellaneous Collection of Original Designs, made, and for the most part executed, during an extensive Practice of many years in the first line of his Profession, by John Linnell, Upholserer Carver & Cabinet Maker. Selected from his Portfolio's at his Decease, by C. H. Tatham Architect. AD 1800.
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late 18th century (made)
late 18th century (made)
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A page of designs entitled ‘Presidents Chair’ by John Linnell, made in the late 18th century.
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| Title | Design for a 'Presidents Chair' from A Miscellaneous Collection of Original Designs, made, and for the most part executed, during an extensive Practice of many years in the first line of his Profession, by John Linnell, Upholserer Carver & Cabinet Maker. Selected from his Portfolio's at his Decease, by C. H. Tatham Architect. AD 1800. (series title) |
| Materials and techniques | pencil, pen and wash |
| Brief description | Design for a 'Presidents Chair' in pencil and ink, from a volume of designs for furniture, interior decoration and architectural fittings, by John Linnell, Great Britain, late 18th century |
| Physical description | Design sheet entitled 'Presidents Chair' with a series of design sketches of various parts of a chair. On the right hand side are three designs in profile of a chair with a canopy above it, situated on top of a dais and decorated with armrests in the form of sphinxes. On top of two of these designs, pencil drawings have been sketched, one of a figure sitting on the chair. On the left hand side are sketches including designs for the front of the chair, with probably female figures incorporated into the designs. One of a set of designs for furniture, including chairs and state beds, interior decoration, including pier glasses, and architectural fittings including chimney pieces and doors. In a volume. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Presidents chair' |
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| Summary | A page of designs entitled ‘Presidents Chair’ by John Linnell, made in the late 18th century. |
| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1929, London: Board of Education, 1930. |
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| Accession number | E.65-1929 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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