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On Display: House - Nemours Room
Chair (Armchair)
Unidentified
1805-1815
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
- Pine, white
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1957.1043
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1043
Object Name
Chair (Armchair)
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
Unidentified (Furniture maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The chair was upholstered in the early 20th century using fabric made in France between 1780-1800.
Date
1805-1815
Materials
- Mahogany
- Ash
- Cherry
- Pine, white
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
- Woven (plain)
- Roller printed
- Raised style
Dimensions (inches)
33.25 (H) x 20.75 (W) x 20.75 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
84.455 (H) x 52.705 (W) x 52.705 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW at arms; OD from back of crest to front of seat. W (crest) 15 in. (38 cm); W (seat) 19 in. (48.2 cm); W (feet) 18.25 in. (46.2 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 fig. 70Book: Sweeney, John A. H. 1963 The Treasure House of Early American Rooms.
• Published: p. 110