Chair

Object/Artifact

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Chair

Entry/Object ID

GHS 1676

Description

Elizabethan Revival reception chair; back consists of vase-and-ring turned stiles, arched crest rail, upholstered splat at center, turned front legs, square splayed rear legs, casters, balloon seat, rose and silver brocade upholstery. Label on back: "1676" Tag on bottom indicates that the chair was restored on January 30, 1954 with new seat, back and cover by "Fisher & Holmes, 5271 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA."

Made/Created

Date made

1855 - 1865

Notes

Creation Date: 1855-1865

Dimensions

Height

38-5/8 in

Width

19-1/4 in

Depth

19-3/8 in

Material

Mahogany, Fabric

Provenance

Notes

Object donated by Mrs. Norman Mellor estate, Germantown, November 1957.