Name/Title
Pseudo colonial reproduction reception chair, late 1890sEntry/Object ID
1990.12.84Description
Acc. No. 90.12.84
Subject Category: Furniture
Date or Period: C. late 1890's
Chiect: Chair, arm
Description: Reception or "fancy" arm chair of maple with original tapestry (floral art nouveau pattern) upholstery. Pseudo late-Victorian reproduction based on Colonial Windsor style chairs. The design of the chair features an ornate scroll-cut back splat flanked by plain spindles. The upholstered top rail & circular pad seat are attached by original round head brass tacks.
Size: W-21, H-36, seat depth 17 inches.
History of Object: Reception chair from the residence of Neil & Maude Macdonald, 2066 San Jose Avenue, old-time residents of the city.
Acquired from:
Museum Acquisition Fund
Date: 2-10-1990