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On Display: House - Billiard Room
Sofa
John Shaw, Mark Anderson, Context Weavers
1791-1791
Category
Furniture
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Shaw (Furniture Maker)
Place of Origin
Annapolis; Maryland; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Tulip poplar
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1983.0186
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. John Howard Perkins in memory of Hollyday S. Meeds, Jr.
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Object Number
1983.0186
Object Name
Sofa
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
John Shaw (Furniture Maker); Mark Anderson (Upholsterer); Context Weavers (Fabric manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Annapolis; Maryland; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The reproduction fabric was made by Context Weavers and dyed to match a sample of original fabric found on the frame.
Date
1791-1791
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Inside the rear rail
Inscription: "JOHN SHAW/CABINETMAKER/ANNAPOLIS"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Mahogany
- Tulip poplar
- Wool
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Watered (Moire)
Dimensions (inches)
35 (H) x 72 (W) x 27.5 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
88.9 (H) x 182.88 (W) x 69.85 (D)