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Sofa

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-55730

Description

Classical revival sofa. Straight, overupholstered back with sloping arms to scrolled terminus. Block, ring and vasiform arms and legs; casters. Straight overupholstered seat with mauve upholstery.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sofas
multiple-seating furniture
mahogany (wood)
pine (wood)
upholstering
Classical Revival (European revival style)
pine (wood)
Mahogany
Upholstered
Pine
Classical Revival
Sofa

Associated Building

Original to Josiah Quincy House (Quincy, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

35 1/2 x 72 1/4 x 24 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Edmund Quincy

Accession Number

1972.49

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