Sofa with wide bands of figured veneer: curved crest rail; side profile consists of double scroll with straight side and back; front and back leg formed by one C-curve with downward swell midsection; concave lower rail with beaded molding along lower edge; four brass casters stamped "FELTOID/ DEC. 20, 08/PAT"; rust-colored plush velvet upholstery on interior and exterior of sides follows form; gold gimp; black polished cotton covers springs undersides.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Date made
circa 1840
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
35-7/8 in
Width
81-1/2 in
Depth
32-1/2 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 35 7/8 x 81 1/2 x 32 1/2 in. (91.1 x 207 x 82.6 cm)
Material
Wood (mahogany, pine), brass, Silk, Cotton
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Generally good; springs loose mid-section; veneer loss on left front scroll 1 1/4" x 1/4"; crest rail loss 1/2" x 3/8", overall crazing, slight triangular chip on right scroll; gouge 1/4" left front scroll.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Violetta White Delafield, Unknown
Notes
Former owner
Related Entries
Notes
MP.88.174 a-c - Slipcover - Used together
General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Library-Billiard Room