Cole & Co. Reception char with rose upholstery, c. 1900

Name/Title

Cole & Co. Reception char with rose upholstery, c. 1900

Entry/Object ID

1990.12.80

Description

Acc. No. 90.12.80 Subject Category: Furniture Date or Period: C. late 1890's or early 1900's Object: Chair, hall or parlor Description: Reception hall or parlor chair of laminated birch with dark mahogany finish. Elaborate scroll saw panels appear on back and side arms. Rose colored brocade upholstery fabric not original. Original paper label on bottom of seat frame states "California Furniture Company, N.P. Cole & Co., 117-121 Geary St., S.F.” Size: H-37 X W-27 inches. Seat depth-20 inches. History of Object: Reception hall or fancy parlor chair 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