Armchair

Furniture

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Armchair

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.919

Description

Red velvet Rococo revival easy chair. Crest rail of ornamental leaves and oval hole in mahogany. Thin strip of exposed mahogany along curve of arms and back. Upholstery not original--red velvet. Back and arms stuffed, probably spring and horse hair constructed seat. Front feet inverted baluster shaped turnings. All four legs on casters.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

J. H. Pitcher

Attribution

Maker

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

"J.H. Pitcher Upholsterer Red Hook, N.Y. "

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

45-1/4 in

Width

25 in

Depth

32 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 45 1/4 x 25 x 32 in. (114.9 x 63.5 x 81.3 cm)

Material

Casters, Velvet, Horsehair, Mahogany

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Upholstery is faded and velvet is worn off.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.889 - Armchair - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, General's Bedroom