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On Display: House - Dresser Room
Chair (Easy chair)
Unidentified
1845-1855
Category
Furniture
Creator/Artist/Maker
Unidentified (Furniture maker)
Place of Origin
Massachusetts; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Birch
- Pine, white
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1957.1095
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1095
Object Name
Chair (Easy chair)
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
Unidentified (Furniture maker)
Place of Origin
Massachusetts; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Origin is possible northeastern Massachusetts, based on the sharply tapered rear legs and presence of birch in the seat rails. This chair was upholstered in the early 20th century using 19th century fabric.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric used to upholster this chair was printed in England, c. 1850.
Date
1845-1855
Subject(s)
- American eagle
Materials
- Mahogany
- Birch
- Pine, white
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Roller printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
44.5 (H) x 35 (W) x 33 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
113.03 (H) x 88.9 (W) x 83.82 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW at front of arms, OD from front of seat to crest.
Measurements of textile are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 64.
Vertical design repeat: 12.25 inches