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On Display: House - Chestertown Room
Chair (Armchair)
Unidentified
1790-1795
Category
Furniture
Creator/Artist/Maker
Unidentified (Furniture maker)
Place of Origin
Newburyport; Massachusetts; Essex; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Maple
- Cherry
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1958.2137
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1958.2137
Object Name
Chair (Armchair)
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
Unidentified (Furniture maker)
Place of Origin
Newburyport; Massachusetts; Essex; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This chair was re-upholstered in September 1968 by Joseph Li Volsi for Winterthur.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric "Alberton Damask" was woven in England by Guy Humphries and 35 yards were purchased through Classical Revivals by Winterthur on 5/25/1999.
Date
1790-1795
Materials
- Mahogany
- Maple
- Cherry
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
42.625 (H) x 25 (W) x 24.625 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
108.267 (H) x 63.5 (W) x 62.547 (D)
Measurement Notes
OD is from crest to center front feet. OW is at feet.