RENAISSANCE REVIVAL STYLE ARMCHAIR

Photograph

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

RENAISSANCE REVIVAL STYLE ARMCHAIR

Entry/Object ID

2000.273.1.12

Description

Color: Black; White A black and white photograph of a Renaissance Revival style armchair, July 1993. The chair, which was a wedding gift to John H. and Anita Temple in 1886, has floral upholstery on the seat, arms, and center of the back. The wood trim is carved with many ornate figures such as wings and a woman's face on the back. On the ends of the arms are two more faces, but only one is partially visible near the bottom of the right. In the background is part of a white wall in the Music Practice Room and at the far left is also part of a curtain. Written in pencil at the top left of the back is, "July 1993 / Chair - Louis style [sic] / Don Short Photographer." The artifact is part of the Homestead Museum's collection and is item 92.42.1.4. There are two images in good condition with no visible signs of damage. Number-Units: 2

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Two-dimensional, Photographs, Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum

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