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On Display: House - Blue Room
Chair (Armchair)
Unidentified
1800-1800
Category
Furniture
Creator/Artist/Maker
Unidentified (Furniture maker)
Place of Origin
Massachusetts; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Maple, soft
- Birch
- Basswood
- Silk
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1957.0990
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1957.0990
Object Name
Chair (Armchair)
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
Unidentified (Furniture maker)
Place of Origin
Massachusetts; New England; United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The blue brocaded silk dress fabric was made in France between 1750-1760.
Date
1800-1800
Materials
- Mahogany
- Maple, soft
- Birch
- Basswood
- Silk
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (brocaded)
Dimensions (inches)
44.5 (H) x 25.625 (W) x 28.5 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
113.03 (H) x 65.088 (W) x 72.39 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW at seat front, OD from back of crest to seat front. H (seat) 14.875 in. (37.6 cm); W (crest) 23.25 in. (59 cm); W (arms) 22.75 in. (57.6 cm); W (front feet) 25.5 in. (64.6 cm); W (rear feet) 21.125 in. (53.5 cm); D (seat) 22 in. (55.7 cm); D (feet) 22.75 in. (57.6 cm).