Armchair
The design for this chair was derived from plate 36 of Thomas Sheraton's "The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Drawing-Book" (London, 1792). There are other armchairs of this design, which are also attributed to Connelly. The high-rising arms were described as "French elbows" in the Philadelphia furniture price book of 1795.
Artwork Details
- Title:Armchair
- Maker:Attributed to Henry Connelly (1770–1826)
- Date:1800–1810
- Geography:Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Culture:American
- Medium:Mahogany, ash
- Dimensions:35 1/2 x 22 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. (90.2 x 57.2 x 49.5 cm)
- Credit Line:Rogers Fund, 1944
- Object Number:44.106
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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Probably Henry Connelly (1770–1826)
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Anthony G. Quervelle (1789–1856)
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