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On Display: House - Flock Room
Chair (Armchair)
Elbert Anderson, John Boyd
1790-1800
Category
Furniture
Creator/Artist/Maker
Elbert Anderson (Furniture Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Satinwood
- Ash
- Gum, red
- Horsehair
Museum Object Number
1957.0672.002
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.0672.002
Object Name
Chair (Armchair)
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
Elbert Anderson (Furniture Maker); John Boyd (Fabric supplier)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Previously attributed to Elbert Anderson on the basis that his label features an illustration of a side chair with this type of vase back. However, this back pattern was a popular one in Manhattan, with several variations known, and there is little certainty that this or any other chair without his label or stamp was made in his shop. The French-influenced flared front legs are rare and unusual on American chairs. They are most often seen on New York chairs.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This 20th century reproduction haircloth fabric used on this chair was acquired from John Boyd c. 1955.
Date
1790-1800
Materials
- Mahogany
- Satinwood
- Ash
- Gum, red
- Horsehair
Techniques
- Woven (satin)
Dimensions (inches)
37.75 (H) x 24 (W) x 21.625 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
95.89 (H) x 60.96 (W) x 54.928 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW at front of arms; OD from back of crest to front of feet. W (crest) 16.5 in. (41.8 cm); W (seat) 23.25 in. (58.9 cm); W (feet) 20.75 in. (52.6 cm).
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Montgomery, Charles F., et al. 1966 American Furniture: The Federal Period, in the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum.
• Published: no. 53.Manuscript: Bertrand, Rebecca & Parks, Sarah. Seasonal Change Study.
• See Curator of Textiles for Seasonal Change Study binder discussing this object.