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Settee

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1845-1865

GUSN

GUSN-43163

Description

Settee with tri-partite ovoid back and carved rosewood floral and scroll crests. Open arms. Deep, molded and scrolled rails, legs, and back frames. Upholstery has a flowering urn and foliate leaf motif in green and pale yellow on a red ground. Green, red, and gold gimp trim. No casters. Part of a parlor suite with two armchairs.

Details

Descriptive Terms

settees
multiple-seating furniture
suites (furniture)
rosewood (wood)
upholstering
Rococo Revival
Settee

Additional Identification Number

B1962

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

NY

Dimensions

37 1/2 x 61 x 24 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1946.1016.1

Places

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

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