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On Display: House - Franklin Parlor
Chair (Armchair)
Samuel McIntire
1796-1800
Category
Furniture
Creator/Artist/Maker
Samuel McIntire (Furniture Maker)
Place of Origin
Salem; Massachusetts; Essex; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Ebony
- Maple
- Ash
- Pine, white
- Silk
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1957.0691
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.0691
Object Name
Chair (Armchair)
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
Samuel McIntire (Furniture Maker)
Place of Origin
Salem; Massachusetts; Essex; New England; United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
China; Asia
Secondary Origin Notes
This chair is upholstered with fabric possibly made in China in the late 18th century and is displayed with a slip cover made from fabric produced by Brunschwig & Fils, Inc.
Date
1796-1800
Materials
- Mahogany
- Ebony
- Maple
- Ash
- Pine, white
- Silk
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
38 (H) x 21.75 (W) x 22 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
96.52 (H) x 55.245 (W) x 55.88 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW at seat; OD from back of crest to front of seat. W (crest) 17.25 in. (43.7 cm); W (arms) 20.625 in. (52.3 cm); W (feet) 21.375 in. (54.2 cm); D (feet) 19.625 in. (49.7 cm).