Name/Title
SofaEntry/Object ID
MP.87.233Description
Mahogany sofa with brass mounts, carved feet and blue silk upholstery: straight sides and back are of equal height and are topped by nearly circular sections which meet at mitered corners; front uprights are completely circular in section and meet rest of frame at top and seat rail; uprights are topped by series of concentric rings with half-ball in center; directly below juncture of upright and top is a 2 1/4" high section of brass decoration; band consists of a quarter round band of diagonal beading alternating with horizontal lines, slightly concave ring, half-round band of overall dot and diapering, concave ring, band of alternating trees and device which resembles bowling pin with horizontal lines; directly above the juncture of upright and lower chair rail is brass section with a concave ring and band of diagonal beading alternating with horizontal lines; carved and turned front legs as follows: (from top to bottom) acanthus leaf carving in an urn shape, concave ring, acanthus leaf carving in cup shape, slightly tapering section, ring with double collar, tapering section, and ring; turnings on back legs as follows: ring, concave ring, cup, tapering element, ring with double collar, slightly tapering element and ring; all four legs rest on brass casters with tapering brass section above; upholstery on interior of sofa is boxy and is framed by band of veneer approximately 1 1/2" below top back and sides; upholstered partially over the seat rail; flat rectangular seat cushion; upholstery flat on exterior; blue linen and silk tape edges upholstery; two braces run from front to back under burlap webbing at bottom.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
UnknownAttribution
MakerNotes
Dates: 1800 - 1833
Date made: r. 1800 - 1833Dimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
34-1/4 inWidth
82 inDepth
27-3/4 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 34 1/4 x 82 x 27 3/4 in. (87 x 208.3 x 70.5 cm)Material
Mahogany veneer, ash, brass, Silk, Hemp, LinenCondition
Notes
Remarks: Conservation treatment completed by Gwen Spicer, April 2011, as a part of the NEH American Arcadia grant; fine mesh was applied to weakened areas on upholstery.Notes
Remarks: Details of Condition: Upholstery faded and somewhat worn, random holes in frames.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
UnknownRelated Entries
Notes
MP.87.190 - Window bench - Related
MP.87.213 - Window bench - RelatedGeneral Notes
Note Type
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Parlour