Name/Title
His and Hers parlor chairs with tufted black horsehair upholstery, c. 1860sEntry/Object ID
1990.12.73Description
Acc. No. 90.12.73 a. & b.
Subject Category: Furniture
Date or Period: C. 1860's
Object: Chairs, lady & gentleman's
Description: Pair of lady & gentleman's parlor chairs covered in the original black colored horsehair upholstery (tufted "Turkish" style).
a. Gentleman's arm chair, circular seat, shield back, walnut finished legs with brass casters (front & back). Seat front panel de sides of back gathered & trimmed with cording.
b. Lady chair (armless), shield back (tufted).
Sides & circular seat front panel gathered & trimmed with cording.
Walnut finished legs with brass casters (front legs only).
Size:
a. H-37 1/2 x W-30 inches. Seat depth 20
inches.
b. H-32 x W-23 inches. Seat depth 19 inches.
History of Object:
Parlor chairs from the residence of Neil & Maude Macdonald, 2066 San Jose Avenue,
They were old-time residents of the city.
Acquired from: Museum Acquisition Fund
Date: 2-10-1990
