Collection Highlights
Baby walker
Date:
1700-1750
Object Number:
INV.14959
Medium:
Cherry (by microanalysis)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sofa from a Parlour Suite
Object Number:
1951.281a
Date:
1850-1855
Medium:
Rosewood, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 46 3/4 x 76 1/2 x 38 in. ( 118.7 x 194.3 x 96.5 cm )
Description:
Rosewood Rococo Revival sofa with original yellow silk damask upholstery; laminated back with pierced and elaborately carved crest rail with flower and scroll decoration; upholstered back and seat, and padded upholstered arms on molded and scrolling supports; carved, serpentine seat rail; molded cabriole front legs and rounded rear legs with serpentine profile, all with casters.
Gallery Label:
The Morrons are descendents of Joseph W. Meeks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Jean Morron and Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Burch, in memory of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Morron
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
