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On Display: House - Sheraton Room
Chair (Easy chair)
Unidentified
1805-1815
Category
Furniture
Creator/Artist/Maker
Unidentified (Furniture maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Oak
- Tulip poplar
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1957.0517
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.0517
Object Name
Chair (Easy chair)
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
Unidentified (Furniture maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1770-1825, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1725-1800.
Date
1805-1815
Materials
- Mahogany
- Oak
- Tulip poplar
- Silk
Techniques
- Watered (Moire)
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
44.125 (H) x 24 (W) x 25.75 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
112.078 (H) x 60.96 (W) x 65.405 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW across front, at seat; OD from back of crest to front of feet. H (seat) 15 in. (38 cm); W (arms) 23.25 in. (58.9 cm); W (feet) 22.75 in. (57.7 cm).