Chair (Armchair)

Museum Object Number 1959.0596

Object Name

Chair (Armchair)

Category

Furniture

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Unknown (Furniture Maker)

Joseph Li Volsi (Upholsterer)

Creator Notes

This record is to be used when the maker of an object is unknown.Per telephone conversation with Paul Periconi, nephew of Joseph LiVolsi, 08/18/2009: LiVolsi was born on August 14, 1907. His father, Salvatore, and his mother immigrated from Italy. Joseph LiVolsi was a third generation upholsterer. LiVolsi married his wife, Grace on November 18, 1934. In addition to working for Winterthur, Mr. Periconi notes that his uncle did work for the White House refurnishing project and for Mount Vernon, among other museums. LiVolsi worked at home after his retirement until the time of his death. It is very likely that all information, fabric scraps, and tools pertaining to his upholstery business were disposed of after Grace LiVolsi's death in 2007. (SAJ, 08/18/2009) More information about LiVolsi is available on the website: http://www.scovottifamily.com/grace.html

Date of Birth

August 14, 1907

Date of Death

October 22, 1985

Place of Origin

New England, United States, North America

Secondary Place of Origin

England, United Kingdom, Europe

Secondary Origin Notes

This fabric was made in England between 1790-1820.

Date

1780-1800

Materials

Mahogany; Birch; Silk

Techniques

Woven (satin)

Dimensions (inches)

43.5 (H) , 25.75 (W) , 30.25 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

110.17 (H) , 65.41 (W) , 76.2 (D)

Measurement Notes

OW at feet; OD from back of crest to front of feet. W (crest) 21.5 in. (54.5 cm); W (back of arms) 24.5 in. (62.1 cm); W (seat) 25.75 in. (65.3 cm); D (feet) 25.25 in. (64.0 cm).

Object Description

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