Furniture
Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1783
Walnut, black; Pine, white; Leather; Brass
1965.2248
Object Number1965.2248 |
Chair (Armchair)
Furniture
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
Origin is probably Bethlehem based on Moravian association and related examples.
1783
Walnut, black; Pine, white; Leather; Brass
55 (H) , 26 (W) , 28 (D)
139.7 (H) , 66.04 (W) , 71.12 (D)
OW is at the handholds. OD is from crest to handholds.
Text available soon.
[Book] Hutchins, Catherine E., et al. 1983 Arts of the Pennsylvania Germans.
• Similar example, fig. 67.
[Book] Cooper, Wendy A. & Minardi, Lisa. Paint, Pattern & People: Furniture of Southeastern Pennsylvania 1725-1850.
• Similar example, fig. 1.67.