Collection Highlights
Euphemia Toussaint (1815-1829)
ca. 1825
1920.6
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Armchair
Object name
Armchair
Date
1856-1864
Medium
Oak
Dimensions
Overall: 46 x 26 x 22 in. ( 116.8 x 66 x 55.9 cm )
Description
Oak Renaissance Revival armchair made of relic wood from Washington's New York City residence; open back with arched crest rail with molded cornice surmounted with carved cartouche with "1 VP" in gothic script, pierced splat with central circular panel, and a tri-lobed lower back rail; open arms with upholstered arms with curved supports; upholstered spring seat with serpentine front rail; turned front legs raked rear legs.
Credit Line
Gift of Benjamin Robert Winthrop
Object Number
1864.6a
Marks
carved: in cartouche; "1VP"
engraved: on brass plaque on back; "The Gift of/ Benjamin Robert Winthrop/ 1864."
Gallery Label
This chair, one of a pair made of relic wood from Washington's New York City residence, was presented to the N-YHS in 1864 for the use of the Vice-Presidents of the Society.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
