Roman Chair

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1860-1875

GUSN

GUSN-48695

Description

Continuous scroll-shaped seat and back, turned and carved front legs; egg carved rails and stiles; tufted plush with needlework band; original upholstery.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
needlepoint (needleworking)
plush
tufting
upholstering
walnut (wood)
Renaissance Revival
walnut (wood)
Chair
Chair, Side
Walnut
Upholstered
Renaissance Revival
Plush
Tufted
Needlework
Chair, Side

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

35 1/4 x 22 x 30 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.2135

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