Massachusetts; New England; United States; North America
Materials
Mahogany
Birch
Silk
Museum Object Number
1957.0929
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.0929
Object Name
Chair (Lolling chair)
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
Unidentified (Furniture Maker); Ernest LoNano Interiors (Interior decorator)
Place of Origin
Massachusetts; New England; United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably made between 1775-1785, possibly in France. It was previously dated 1750-1800.
Date
1800-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: tucked into webbing
Inscription: see description, multimedia
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
Native American
American flag
American eagle
Materials
Mahogany
Birch
Silk
Techniques
Woven (compound)
Dimensions (inches)
44.25 (H) x 27.188 (W) x 30.25 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
112.395 (H) x 69.058 (W) x 76.835 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW at back of arms; OD from back of crest to front of seat. W (crest) 22 in. (55.8 cm); W (front of arms) 25.25 in. (64.1 cm); W (seat) 26.25 in. (66.6 cm); W (feet) 26.25 in. (66.6 cm).