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35mm slide scanned by Ed Pollard-2017.
Sofa
35mm slide scanned by Ed Pollard-2017.
35mm slide scanned by Ed Pollard-2017.

Sofa

Manufacturer Unknown
Dateca. 1825
MediumMahogany | upholstery | Ormolu | Brass
DimensionsOverall: 31 1/2 x 84 1/2 x 25 1/2 in. (80 x 214.6 x 64.8 cm)
ClassificationsDecorative arts
Credit LineChrysler Museum of Art, Moses Myers House, Norfolk, Virginia. The Historic Houses are the property of the City of Norfolk and are operated by The Chrysler Museum.
Object numberM51.1.38
Terms
  • Empire
  • New York?
On View
On view
DescriptionClassical Revival sofa with scrolled arms, scrolled and acanthus-carved feet and a plain molded crest rail. Stamped brass rosettes are applied to the arm terminals and pierced rectangular cast brass mounts are set in rectangular panels above each front leg. The scrolled arms are ornamented with two incised molded beads, and the scrolled legs rest on ball feet, brass in front and wood in the rear.

New photography by Pat Cagney captured with a digital camera.
Grecian Sofa
Unknown
ca. 1820
Image captured from the NEH Myers Conservation Survey by Carey Howlett.
Grecian Sofa
Unknown
ca. 1820
Image captured from the NEH Myers Conservation Survey by Carey Howlett. Sized and color-correc…
Yellow Damask Sofa
Unknown
ca. 1780
Image captured from the NEH Myers Conservation Survey by Carey Howlett.
Hepplewhite Shield Back Armchair
George Hepplewhite
ca. 1790
Image scanned from a transparency and color-corrected by Pat Cagney.
Hepplewhite Shield Back Armchair
George Hepplewhite
ca. 1790
Image captured from the NEH Myers Conservation Survey by Carey Howlett. Sized and color-correc…
Wing Chair
Unknown
late 19th early 20th century
Image captured from the NEH Myers Conservation Survey by Carey Howlett. Sized and color-correc…
Side Chair
John and Hugh Finlay
1820-30
Image captured from the NEH Myers Conservation Survey by Carey Howlett.
Tall Case Clock
Unknown
ca. 1785
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Sheraton Sofa
Unknown
No Date
Image captured from the NEH Myers Conservation Survey by Carey Howlett.
Window Seat
Unknown
ca. 1825
Image captured from the NEH Myers Conservation Survey by Carey Howlett.
Window Seat
Unknown
ca. 1825
Image scanned from a transparency and color-corrected by Pat Cagney.
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James Woodward
ca. 1799
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