Furniture
Unknown (Furniture Maker)
Joseph Li Volsi (Upholsterer)
Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
Europe
1790-1800
Mahogany; Maple, soft; Pine, white; Silk
Woven (twill)
1957.0516
Object Number1957.0516 |
Chair (Easy chair)
Furniture
Bequest 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
Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
Origin is probably Massachusetts.
Europe
Previously dated 1800-1825, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1800-1850.
1790-1800
Mahogany; Maple, soft; Pine, white; Silk
Woven (twill)
38.25 (H) , 25 (W) , 26.5 (D)
97.16 (H) , 63.5 (W) , 67.31 (D)
OW at seat; OD from back of crest to front of seat. H (to seat rail) 15.5 in. (39.2 cm); W (arms) 24.25 in. (61.5 cm); W (feet) 25 in. (63.4 cm); D (seat) 21.5 (54.5 cm); D (feet) 19.5 in. (49.4 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. 133.