Collection Highlights
Three Iroquois: Atotárho Protected by Black Snakes, Flanked by Deganawida Offering Wampum and Hiawatha
c. 1827
X.520[dup]
Watercolor, black and brown ink, and brown gouache over graphite on beige paper, laid on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Armchair
Object name
Armchair
Date
1910-1914
Medium
Mahogany
Dimensions
Overall: 44 x 23 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. ( 111.8 x 59.1 x 48.9 cm )
Description
Mahogany Chippendale-style armchair; splat carved with C-scrolls, foliate decoration, and incised "S" at center; molded saddle-shaped seat; cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. William Sulzer
Object Number
1942.97
Gallery Label
According to the accession records, this chair belonged to the Honorable William Sulzer (1865-1941), Governor of New York in 1912.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
