Collection Highlights
Dressing table
Date:
1795-1810
Object Number:
INV.14982
Medium:
Probably New York mahogany, white pine, yellow poplar, other inlays
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Luce Center
Side chair
Object Number:
INV.14810
Date:
1790-1800
Medium:
Mahogany
Dimensions:
Overall: 39 1/2 x 22 1/4 x 19 in. ( 100.3 x 56.5 x 48.3 cm )
Description:
Heart-shaped shield-back mahogany Federal side chair; molded crest with two ribs centering pierced splat; central splat radiates from a carved lunette at the bottom into a fan at the top; shaped seat upholstered over seat rail; molded tapered legs.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
