Walnut gentleman's chair in red velvet of the McDonell family, c. 1860s

Name/Title

Walnut gentleman's chair in red velvet of the McDonell family, c. 1860s

Entry/Object ID

1990.13.26

Description

Acc. No. 90.13.26 Subject Category: Furniture Date or Period: C. 1860's Object: Chair, gentlemen's Description: Chair with walnut frame (dark finish), upholstered back, seat, and arms in red colored velvet (not original upholstery). Ornate carved cresting on arched top rail. Cabriole front legs, 4 original casters. Size: H-40, W-25 inches, D-24 inches History of Object: Gentlemen's chair from the farmhouse of P. A. McDonell, pioneer of Bay Farm Island. Acquired from: Roberta McDonell Keef Date: 2-17-1990