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On Display: House - Gidley Room
Chair (Easy chair)
J. Pope, Brunschwig & Fils, Inc., Joseph Li Volsi
1760-1790
Category
Furniture
Creator/Artist/Maker
J. Pope (Furniture Maker)
Place of Origin
Boston or Salem; Massachusetts; Suffolk or Essex; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Maple, soft
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1970.0071 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Walter H. Salzenberg
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Complete Details
Object Number
1970.0071 A
Object Name
Chair (Easy chair)
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
J. Pope (Furniture Maker); Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Fabric manufacturer); Joseph Li Volsi (Upholsterer)
Place of Origin
Boston or Salem; Massachusetts; Suffolk or Essex; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Origin is northeastern Massachusetts, probably Boston or Salem.
Secondary Place of Origin
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric,"Galieni" was manufactured by Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. The fabric was stamped and woven in France.
Date
1760-1790
Materials
- Mahogany
- Maple, soft
- Wool
Techniques
- Stamped
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
45.625 (H) x 35 (W) x 32 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
115.888 (H) x 88.9 (W) x 81.28 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW at arms; OD from back of crest to front of feet. H (seat) 13.125 in. (33.3 cm); W (wings) 28 in. (71.7 cm); W (seat front) 31.75 in. (80.6 cm); W (seat back) 24 in. (60.9 cm); W (feet) 33.125 in. (84.1 cm); D (seat) 22.625 in. (57.4 cm); D (feet) 25.75 in. (65.4 cm).