Furniture
John Seymour (Furniture Maker)
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
Europe
1795-1800
Mahogany; Maple, bird's eye; Birch; Pine, Eastern white; Silk
Woven (compound), Woven (plain), Roller printed, Raised style
1957.1051
Object Number1957.1051 |
Sofa
Furniture
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
John Seymour (Furniture Maker)
1738-1818
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
Europe
This sofa was upholstered in the the early 20th century with fabric made in Europe about 1820-30.
1795-1800
Mahogany; Maple, bird's eye; Birch; Pine, Eastern white; Silk
Woven (compound), Woven (plain), Roller printed, Raised style
35.25 (H) , 57 (L) , 26.25 (D)
89.535 (H) , 144.78 (L) , 66.675 (D)
OL at crest; OD from back of crest to center feet. H (seat) 15.25 in. (38.6 cm); L (arms) 56.5 in. (143.4 cm); L (seat) 57 in .(144.7 cm); L (feet) 56.5 in. (143.4 cm); D (seat) 23.5 in. (59.6 cm); D (center feet) 24.75 in. (62.8 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. 273.
[Book] Mussey, Robert D. 2003 The Furniture Masterworks of John and Thomas Seymour.
• Published: cat. no. 132, pp. 398-399.
[Book] Sweeney, John A. H. 1963 The Treasure House of Early American Rooms.
• Published: p. 110