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On Display: House - Montmorenci Stair Hall V
Chair (Armchair)
Unidentified, John Boyd
1795-1800
Category
Furniture
Creator/Artist/Maker
Unidentified (Furniture Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Ash
- Cherry
- Tulip poplar
- Horsehair
Museum Object Number
1957.0673
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.0673
Object Name
Chair (Armchair)
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
Unidentified (Furniture Maker); John Boyd (Fabric supplier)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
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
1795-1800
Materials
- Mahogany
- Ash
- Cherry
- Tulip poplar
- Horsehair
Techniques
- Woven (satin)
Dimensions (inches)
38.188 (H) x 23 (W) x 21 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
97.47 (H) x 55.25 (W) x 45.72 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW at seat; OD from back of crest to front of seat. W (crest) 15.75 in. (39.9 cm); W (arms) 22.25 in. (56.4 cm); W (feet) 21.5 in. (54.5 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. 50.