Daniel Webster's Chair, 1456-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1888-01-06

GUSN

GUSN-392583

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Description

The image shows a large, upholstered armchair, known as Daniel Webster's Chair. The chair features tufted leather upholstery and padded armrests. It has a sturdy wooden frame with turned wooden legs and casters. A small wooden writing surface is attached to one armrest, and a padded footrest can be seen beneath the chair. The chair is located indoors, against a patterned wallpaper backdrop, with a framed artwork partially visible on the wall.

Details

Descriptive Terms

parlor chairs
reading chairs
writing-arm Windsor chairs
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

2160

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025362
B-Series negative 1456-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09-17

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.003.1456-B

Places

Marshfield (Plymouth County, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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