Furniture
Unknown (Furniture maker)
New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1640-1700
Oak, red; Oak, white
1953.0104
Object Number1953.0104 |
Chair (Armchair)
Furniture
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
Unknown (Furniture maker)
This record is to be used when the maker of an object is unknown.
New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
Origin is New York City or Dutch Long Island. Kamil attributes to probably New York City, c. 1675.
1640-1700
Oak, red; Oak, white
43.125 (H) , 25 (W) , 21.75 (D)
109.54 (H) , 64 (W) , 55.2 (D)
OW at crest; OD from back posts to front of arms. H (seat) 18.375 in. (46.7 cm); W (seat) 21.625 in. (54.9 cm); D (seat) 17.125 in. (44.1 cm).
Text available soon.
[Book] Forman, Benno M. 1988 American Seating Furniture, 1630-1730: An Interpretive Catalog.
• Published: cat. no. 20, pp. 152-53
[Article] Kamil, Neil D. 1995 "Hidden in Plain Sight: Disappearance and Material Life in Colonial New York". American Furniture. 1995: 191-249.
• Published: figs. 43-44, pp. 232-34
[Manuscript] Bertrand, Rebecca & Parks, Sarah. Seasonal Change Study.
• See Curator of Textiles for Seasonal Change Study binder discussing this object.