Salem; Massachusetts; Essex; New England; United States; North America
Materials
Mahogany
Ebony
Birch
Pine, white
Silk
Museum Object Number
1957.0694
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.0694
Object Name
Window seat (Window stool)
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
Samuel McIntire (Carver)
Place of Origin
Salem; Massachusetts; Essex; New England; United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
White Plains; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This window seat was upholstered at Winterthur with fabric made by Brunschwig & Fils, of New York c. 1974.
Date
1795-1800
Materials
Mahogany
Ebony
Birch
Pine, white
Silk
Techniques
Woven (compound)
Dimensions (inches)
28.25 (H) x 51.5 (W) x 17.5 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
71.755 (H) x 130.81 (W) x 44.45 (D)
Measurement Notes
OH to upholstery; OW at front arm; OD of seat. H (to top of arm fronts) 27.875 in. (70.7 cm); W (back of arms) 39.375 in. (99.9 cm); W (front feet) 48 in. (121.8 cm); W (back feet) 37 in. (93.8 cm).