Furniture
Unknown (Furniture Maker)
Joseph Li Volsi (Upholsterer)
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
Europe
1735-1740
Walnut; Oak; Cherry; Silk; Cotton
Woven (damask)
1952.0238
Object Number1952.0238 |
Chair (Easy chair)
Furniture
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
Unknown (Furniture Maker)
This record is to be used when the maker of an object is unknown.
Joseph Li Volsi (Upholsterer)
August 14, 1907-October 22, 1985
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
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
Europe
Previously, this fabric was attributed to France or Italy, 1700-1800. It was probably made in Europe between 1750-1825.
1735-1740
Walnut; Oak; Cherry; Silk; Cotton
Woven (damask)
49.375 (H) , 35 (W) , 27 (D)
125.413 (H) , 88.9 (W) , 68.58 (D)
OW is at arms. OD is at feet.
Text available soon.
[Book] Downs, Joseph & du Pont, Henry Francis. 1952 American Furniture: Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods, in the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum.
• Published: no. 78.