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Armchair of a Parlour Suite

Armchair of a Parlour Suite
Object name 
Armchair of a Parlour Suite
Date 
1850-1855
Medium 
Rosewood, oak, textile
Dimensions 
Overall: 43 1/2 x 27 x 33 1/8 in. ( 110.5 x 68.6 x 84.1 cm )
Description 
Rosewood Rococo Revival armchair with original yellow silk damask upholstery; laminated back with pierced and elaborately carved crest rail with flower and scroll decoration; shield-shaped upholstered back, and padded upholstered arms on molded and scrolling supports; carved, serpentine seat rail; molded cabriole front legs and rounded rear legs with serpentine profile, all with casters.
Credit Line 
Gift of Miss Jean Morron and Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Burch, in memory of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Morron
Object Number 
1951.281b
Gallery Label 
The Morrons are descendents of Joseph W. Meeks.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group