1955.0517 Easy chair view 2
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Chair (Easy chair)

  • Category:

    Furniture

  • Creator (Role):

    Unknown (Furniture maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

  • Secondary Place of Origin:

    Europe

  • Date:

    1805-1815

  • Materials:

    Mahogany; Oak; Tulip poplar; Silk

  • Techniques:

    Watered (Moire), Woven (damask)

  • Museum Object Number:

    1957.0517


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1957.0517

Object Name

Chair (Easy chair)

Category

Furniture

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Unknown (Furniture maker)
This record is to be used when the maker of an object is unknown.

Place of Origin

Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Secondary Place of Origin

Europe

Secondary Origin Notes

Previously dated 1770-1825, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1725-1800.

Date

1805-1815

Materials

Mahogany; Oak; Tulip poplar; Silk

Techniques

Watered (Moire), Woven (damask)

Dimensions (inches)

44.125 (H) , 24 (W) , 25.75 (D) , 24 (Repeat Height)

Dimensions (centimeters)

112.078 (H) , 60.96 (W) , 65.405 (D) , 60.96 (Repeat Height)

Measurement Notes

OW across front, at seat; OD from back of crest to front of feet. H (seat) 15 in. (38 cm); W (arms) 23.25 in. (58.9 cm); W (feet) 22.75 in. (57.7 cm).

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Montgomery, Charles F., et al. 1966 American Furniture: The Federal Period, in the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum.
Published: no. 132.