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Armchair

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1845-1865

GUSN

GUSN-43148

Description

Armchair with carved rosewood floral and scroll crest. Open arms. Molded arm supports, back frame, and front rail. Curved, molded legs with foliate ornamentation at knees. Front castors. Red upholstery with flowering urn and foliate leaf motif in green and pale yellow. Green, red, and gold gimp trim. Part of a parlor suite with a armchair and settee.

Details

Descriptive Terms

armchairs
suites (furniture)
rosewood (wood)
upholstering
Rococo Revival
Chair

Additional Identification Number

B1959

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

NY

Dimensions

36 1/2 x 22 x 19 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1946.1016.2

Places

Probably New York state (United States)
Probably Massachusetts (United States)
Probably

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