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Mahogany sofa with a tripartite back, reeded rails, stiles, and arms. The arm supports and front legs are carved and turned. Upholstered in red leather with black tufts. Original under-upholstery.
sofas
multiple-seating furniture
mahogany (wood)
leather
Federal
Sofa
On wooden frame of a cushion: ""Wm Neal Sculp the first that was ever made in Boston.""
800410.1
Neal, William (Upholsterer)
Seymour, Thomas (American cabinetmaker, 1771-1848) (Cabinetmaker)
Boston, MA, USA
36 x 81 9/16 x 26 9/16 (HxWxD) (inches)
Loan from a Private Collection
50.1980.1
Sander, Penny. Elegant Embellishments. Boston; SPNEA; 1982.
Massachusetts (United States)
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