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Sofa
Adam S. Coe, Joseph Li Volsi
April 1812 (04/1812-04/1812)
Description
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Category
Furniture
Creator/Artist/Maker
Adam S. Coe (Furniture Maker)
Place of Origin
Newport; Rhode Island; Newport; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Birch
- Cherry
- Pine, white
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1951.0033
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1951.0033
Object Name
Sofa
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
Adam S. Coe (Furniture Maker); Joseph Li Volsi (Upholsterer)
Place of Origin
Newport; Rhode Island; Newport; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This sofa was reupholstered in the mid 20th century at Winterthur.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to Italy between 1700 and 1735, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1725-1775.
Date
April 1812 (04/1812-04/1812)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Front of crest rail
Inscription: "Made by Adam Coe April 1812 for Edw W. Lawton/ Newport"
Type: Inscription
Location: Front of crest rail
Inscription: "B. Hadwen/ of[?] Newport/ [?]
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Mahogany
- Birch
- Cherry
- Pine, white
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
41.5 (H) x 94 (W) x 27.75 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
105 (H) x 239 (W) x 70.5 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW at arms, OD at seat.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Richards, Nancy E. & Evans, Nancy Goyne. 1997 New England Furniture at Winterthur: Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods.
• Published: cat. no. 98, pp. 183-185.Book: Downs, Joseph & du Pont, Henry Francis. 1952 American Furniture: Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods, in the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum.
• Published in Downs, fig. 276.Book: Sweeney, John A. H. 1963 The Treasure House of Early American Rooms.
• Published: p. 68Electronic: Yale University Art Gallery. Rhode Island Furniture Archive. http://rifa.art.yale.edu/index.htm
• RIF1418