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On Display: House - Bertrand Room
Chair (Side chair)
Unidentified
1765-1780
Category
Furniture
Creator/Artist/Maker
Unidentified (Furniture maker)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Tulip poplar
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1959.1876
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1959.1876
Object Name
Chair (Side chair)
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
Unidentified (Furniture maker)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This chair was upholstered in the 20th century with fabric possibly made in France between 1720-1735. Previously, this fabric was dated 1700-1740.
Date
1765-1780
Materials
- Mahogany
- Tulip poplar
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
Dimensions (inches)
37.25 (H) x 20.5 (W) x 21.125 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
94.615 (H) x 52.07 (W) x 53.657 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW and OD are at the feet.
The fabric measures 21 inches wide from seam to seam.