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Chair (Armchair)
Thomas Affleck
1770-1770
Category
Furniture
Creator/Artist/Maker
Thomas Affleck (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Oak, white
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1956.0030.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1956.0030.001
Object Name
Chair (Armchair)
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
Thomas Affleck (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This chair was upholstered in the early 20th century with fabric possibly made in Europe about 1725.
Date
1770-1770
Materials
- Mahogany
- Oak, white
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Construction Description
Hand-woven
Dimensions (inches)
39.75 (H) x 28.625 (W) x 28.5 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
100.965 (H) x 72.708 (W) x 72.39 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW at curve of arms, OD at feet.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Hummel, Charles F. 1976 A Winterthur Guide to Chippendale Furniture: Middle Atlantic and Southern Colonies.
• Published: pl. 6.Catalogue: 2007 Christie's (sales catalogue).