Object Details
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Rolled pillow back and front seat rail; so-called "turtle" slat stencilled with design of footed bowl of fruits. Turned straight front legs on button feet. Four lateral and two longitudinal turned stretchers. Caned seat. Gilt bandings on black ground.
Credit Line
Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt
Date
1820–40
Accession Number
1931-43-112
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
furniture
Decorative Arts
Object Name
Armchair
Type
Armchair
Medium
Painted, stencilled and gilded maple wood, caning
Dimensions
H x W x D: 88.3 x 44.8 x 38.7cm (34 3/4 x 17 5/8 x 15 1/4in.)
made in
USA
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Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_1931-43-112