Armchair

Furniture

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Armchair

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.186

Description

One of a pair of upholstered chairs with finger rolled carving, blue and gold brocade: hoop backed shape with arms and sides of a piece; broken curve seat rail with half round molded edge; front cabriole legs with carved floral device and drips; center rib; leaf shaped motif with boss in center on foot; brass and iron casters on front legs; seat rail of sides and back of piece; s-shaped, square in section of back legs; floral and scroll pattern on brocade with gold gimp outlining form; back has raised stuffing materials, seat has spring form construction; base covered with burlap support and black cotton.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1860

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

37 in

Width

22-1/4 in

Depth

29 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 37 x 22 1/4 x 29 in. (94 x 56.5 x 73.7 cm)

Material

Mahogany, Mahogany veneer, oak, Silk, brass

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: .186 - right arm detached; loose joints; finish is worn; veneer loss on back right leg; early repairs to back legs.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Coralie Livingston Barton, Unknown

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

MP.87.185 - Armchair - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Parlour