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On Display: House - Montmorenci Stair Hall VI
Chair (Side chair)
Jacob Forster, Joseph Li Volsi
1795-1795
Category
Furniture
Creator/Artist/Maker
Jacob Forster (Furniture Maker)
Place of Origin
Charlestown; Massachusetts; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Satinwood
- Holly
- Maple
- Horsehair
Museum Object Number
1960.0349
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1960.0349
Object Name
Chair (Side chair)
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
Jacob Forster (Furniture Maker); Joseph Li Volsi (Upholsterer)
Place of Origin
Charlestown; Massachusetts; New England; United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This 20th century reproduction haircloth fabric used on this chair was acquired from John Boyd c. 1955.
Date
1795-1795
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Inside rear rail
Inscription: J. Forster,/ Charlestown, Massa./ 1795
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Mahogany
- Satinwood
- Holly
- Maple
- Horsehair
Techniques
- Woven (satin)
Dimensions (inches)
37 (H) x 20.25 (W) x 20 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
93.98 (H) x 51.44 (W) x 50.8 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW at seat; OD from back of crest to front of feet. W (crest) 16.5 in. (41.8 cm); W (feet) 19.875 in. (50.4 cm); D (feet) 18.5 in. (46.9 cm).