Settee
This settee remains somewhat of a puzzle. The woods are of New England origin, but the drawers are marked with Chinese characters meaning "left" and "center". The donor reported that it was made for an American ship owned by the Hoppin and Carrington families, who traded with China from Providence, Rhode Island, during the first quarter of the nineteenth century. The settee was probably made by a Chinese ship's carpenter from the ship's stores. A related example is owned by the Winterthur Museum.
Artwork Details
- Title:Settee
- Date:1800–1830
- Geography:Possibly made in China; Possibly made in New England, United States
- Culture:American
- Medium:Pine, red gum, tulip, mahogany, bamboo, teak
- Dimensions:27 1/4 x 83 1/2 x 25 1/4 in. (69.2 x 212.1 x 64.1 cm)
- Credit Line:Gift of Mrs. Frederick S. Hoppin, 1956
- Object Number:56.64
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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