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1900-1915
GUSN-62649
Exposed top rail with berry and leave carved and scrolled ends. Rail flanked by s curved stiles, upholstered back. Upholstered rolled arms with closed s scroll front with carved drake's head terminating in double reverse scroll by carved floral corner block. Bird silhouette is echoed in rear stile. Straight seat front with ogee molded front rail. Massive carved legs with feathered wings, scroll and three toes lions pair with exagerrated knuckles. Rear feet have no wings and two toes. Upholstered in yellow silk in a satin weave with scrolled grip, 2 button bolsters.
sofas
multiple-seating furniture
silk (textile)
Empire (style)
Empire
Silk
SOFA
Used at Barrett House (New Ipswich, N.H.),
P757
Unknown
36.5 x 65 x 24 (HxWxD) (inches)
Bequest of Caroline Barr Wade
1955.421
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