Object Number 1973.0291 A- C

Object Name

Couch (Grecian couch)

Category

Furniture

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Creator (Role)

Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Fabric manufacturer)

Place of Origin

New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Secondary Place of Origin

New York, New York, United States, North America

Secondary Origin Notes

This reproduction fabric, "Lannes Empire Damask" (red, #35711) was manufactured by Brunschwig & Fils in 1974.

Date

1820-1835

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; pinned on tag; "73.291 / b" (in graphite)
2. Label; pinned on tag; "M73.291 / c" (in graphite)

Materials

Rosewood veneer; Ash; Tilia; Pine, white; Cherry, black; Gilt; Silk

Techniques

Woven (compound)

Dimensions (inches)

32.5 (H) , 69 (L) , 22.125 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

82.55 (H) , 175.26 (L) , 56.198 (D)

Measurement Notes

Measurements above are overall, for sofa. Cushion B measurements, in inches: Length: 22.0; Diameter: 8.0; Tassel: 4.0. Cushion C measurements, in inches: Length: 13.0; Width: 14.0; Height: 3.5; Tassel: 4.5. (Sara Jatcko, 04/06/2009)

Object Description

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