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Sofa

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Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1858

GUSN

GUSN-20014

Description

Sofa, part of a parlor set. Tri-partite serpentine back and crest rail with grape cluster ornamentation carved on mid-section. Skirt repeats similar shape and detail. Scrolled arms and cabriole legs on casters. Original upholstery of printed wool challis.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sofas
multiple-seating furniture
walnut (wood)
Rococo Revival
walnut (wood)
Walnut
Rococo Revival
Sofa

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Additional Identification Number

159.1

People and Organizations

A.G. Manning

Maker

A. G. Manning

Location of Origin

Boston, MA

Dimensions

71 1/2 x 73 x 27 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.271.1

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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