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On Display: House - Chestertown Room
Chair (Armchair)
Unidentified
1755-1785
Category
Furniture
Creator/Artist/Maker
Unidentified (Furniture maker)
Place of Origin
Massachusetts; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Birch
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1958.2138
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.2138
Object Name
Chair (Armchair)
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
Unidentified (Furniture maker)
Place of Origin
Massachusetts; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This chair is from the Boston area. This chair was re-upholstered in January 1969 by Joseph Li Volsi for Winterthur, and re-upholstered by the Conservation lab on6/2/94. At that time, the silk upholstery was replaced and a new ethafoam foundation was added.
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
1755-1785
Materials
- Mahogany
- Birch
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
40.375 (H) x 26.75 (W) x 22.625 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
102.552 (H) x 67.945 (W) x 57.468 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW is at arms. OD is at feet.