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On Display: House - Bulfinch Stair Hall
Chair (Side chair)
Unidentified
1790-1800
Category
Furniture
Creator/Artist/Maker
Unidentified (Furniture maker)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic or Hudson River Valley; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Ash
- Pine, white
- Satinwood
- Cotton
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1951.0034
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1951.0034
Object Name
Chair (Side chair)
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
Unidentified (Furniture maker)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic or Hudson River Valley; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Creation place pertains to chair. The chair was probably upholstered at Winterthur or in New York City in the early 20th century. The slipcover was probably made at Winterthur.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The fixed upholstery fabric was probably made in France between 1780 and 1800. The slipcover fabric was probably made in England c. 1825.
Date
1790-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, lower right corner
Inscription: "51.34 / T182" (in graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: Inner rear rail
Inscription: Handwritten in chalk "2"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Mahogany
- Ash
- Pine, white
- Satinwood
- Cotton
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Plate printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
39.5 (H) x 21.5 (W) x 20 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
100.33 (H) x 54.61 (W) x 50.8 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW at front of seat, OD from front of seat to rear feet.