Museum Object Number1952.0132 |
Chair (Side chair)
Furniture
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
Unknown (Furniture Maker)
Joseph Li Volsi (Upholsterer)
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
August 14, 1907
October 22, 1985
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, New England, United States, North America
Origin is possibly Providence, Rhode Island.
Europe
Previously attributed to France between 1750-1800, this fabric was made in Europe, possibly between 1750-1850.
1790-1800
Mahogany; Ash; Maple, soft; Chestnut; Brass; Silk
Woven (satin)
38.626 (H) , 21.125 (W) , 20.5 (D)
98.11 (H) , 53.657 (W) , 52.07 (D)
OW and OD at feet. H (seat) 17.25 in. (43.7 cm); W (crest) 19 in. (48.1 cm); W (seat) 21 in. (53.2 cm); D (seat) 18.625 in. (47.2 cm).
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[Book] Montgomery, Charles F., et al. 1966 American Furniture: The Federal Period, in the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum.
• Published: no. 45.
[Electronic] Yale University Art Gallery. Rhode Island Furniture Archive. http://rifa.art.yale.edu/index.htm
• RIF720