Pseudo-empire loveseat with clawfeet and lion's heads, c. 1900s

Name/Title

Pseudo-empire loveseat with clawfeet and lion's heads, c. 1900s

Entry/Object ID

2012.40.74

Description

Accession No. 12.40.74 Subject Category: Household/ Furniture Date or Period: c. 1900s Object: Loveseat Description: Pseudo-empire style upholstered loveseat with imitation mahogany frame in dark finish. Front legs are machine carved and terminate in claw feet while handrail and grips contain finger-routed lions' heads. Presently upholstered in modern pink cotton fabric. Manufacturer is American but unspecified. Size: D-25 1/2 x W-55 1/2 x H 35 inches. History of Object: Loveseat owned by the Fenn family of 2038 Alameda Ave from 1922-2012. Acquired From: Elizabeth Anne Cate Date: 5/18/2012

Interpretative Labels

Label

1/12/2021 MvL: current sign: EDWARDIAN PERIOD SOFA This sofa was from the Fenn family home at 2038 Alameda Avenue. They occupied the residence from 1922 to 2012 12.40.74