Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Armchair |
Catalog Number |
1985.9.3 |
Date |
ca. 1850 |
Material(s) |
Walnut; fabric;brass |
Dimensions |
H-40 W-25 D-26.875 inches |
Description |
This Rococo Revival arm chair is part of a fourteen piece parlor set. The wood trim of the chair is a veneered walnut with a rosewood stain. The pieces are curved and have carved floral embellishments. There arms are fluted on the hand rests and down the front legs. There is a floral medallion on the front of the seat frame. There are brass casters on the front legs. The back,seat and arm pads are upholstered in a reproduction rose damask fabric. |
Notes |
This sofa is part of fourteen piece parlour set used at 'Liberty Hall' in Frankfort, Kentucky. It was originally purchased in New Orleans by the Brown family. |
Collection |
Mrs. R. Wells Covington Collection |
Subjects |
Chairs Furniture |
Search Terms |
furniture Frankfort (Ky.) |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |