Furniture
Unknown (Furniture maker)
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, New England, United States, North America
England, United Kingdom, Europe
1770-1790
Mahogany; Maple, soft
1958.0018.002
Object Number1958.0018.002 |
Chair (Side chair)
Furniture
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William K. Wallbridge
Unknown (Furniture maker)
This record is to be used when the maker of an object is unknown.
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, New England, United States, North America
England, United Kingdom, Europe
This fabric "Alberton Damask" was woven in England by Guy Humphries and 35 yards were purchased through Classical Revivals by Winterthur on 5/25/1999. The fringe and tassels were made by Scalamandre.
1770-1790
Mahogany; Maple, soft
37.375 (H) , 21 (W) , 19.125 (D)
94.933 (H) , 53.34 (W) , 48.578 (D)
OW is at crest. OD is at feet. W (seat front) 20 in. W (seat back) 15.375 in. D (seat) 16.125 in.
Text available soon.
[Book] Richards, Nancy E. & Evans, Nancy Goyne. 1997 New England Furniture at Winterthur: Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods.
• Published: cat. no. 47, pp. 82-83.
[Book] Kirk, John T. 1972 American Chairs: Queen Anne and Chippendale.
• Published: fig. 182.
[Book] Kirk, John T. 2000 American furniture: understanding styles, construction, and quality.
• Published: fig. 939.
[Manuscript] Bertrand, Rebecca & Parks, Sarah. Seasonal Change Study.
• See Curator of Textiles for Seasonal Change Study binder discussing this object.
[Electronic] Yale University Art Gallery. Rhode Island Furniture Archive. http://rifa.art.yale.edu/index.htm
• RIF1415