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Settee

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

ca. 1800

GUSN

GUSN-174452

Description

(a) Pale yellow settee with cane seat and back and arms. The arms have a carved rosette motif. There is a gilt trim across the front and the rosettes. (b) The seat cushion is a cream brocade with pink flowers. The pillows (c-d) are round salmon pink and gathered into the center with a rosette.

Details

Descriptive Terms

settees
multiple-seating furniture
wood (plant material)
cane (plant material)
Settee

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

29 3/4 x 75 1/4 x 22 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

In memory of Charlotte Lyman Clark and Benjamin Schyler Clark by their children

Accession Number

1997.48

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