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Arm Chair

Date

1858

GUSN

GUSN-20021

Description

Arm chair. Walnut. Part of a parlor set. Oval back with grape cluster carving on crest rail. Curved, upholstered arms with short scrolled stiles beneath. Grape detail on center of skirt. Cabriole legs on casters. Original upholstery of printed wool challis.

Details

Descriptive Terms

parlor chairs
armchairs
chairs (furniture forms)
walnut (wood)
Rococo Revival
Chair
Chair

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Additional Identification Number

159.8

People and Organizations

A.G. Manning

Maker

A. G. Manning

Location of Origin

Boston, MA

Dimensions

43 1/2 x 27 1/4 x 22 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.271.7

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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