Furniture
Unknown (Furniture maker)
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
France, Europe
1795-1815
Mahogany; Cherry; Tulip poplar; Silk; Linen
Woven (satin), Block printed
1957.0988
Object Number1957.0988 |
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.
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
France, Europe
The upholstery fabric was possibly made in France between 1775 and 1800.
1795-1815
Mahogany; Cherry; Tulip poplar; Silk; Linen
Woven (satin), Block printed
48 (H) , 32.5 (W) , 27 (D)
121.92 (H) , 82.55 (W) , 68.58 (D)
OW at wings; OD from back of crest to front rail. H (seat) 15.5 in. (39.3 cm); W (arms) 32.25 in. (81.8 cm); W (seat front) 26.375 in. (66.9 cm); W (front feet) 25.625 in. (65 cm); W (rear feet) 24 in. (60.9 cm); D (seat) 20.25 in. (51.3).
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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. 130.
[Book] Sweeney, John A. H. 1963 The Treasure House of Early American Rooms.
• Published without slip cover: p. 115