Collection Highlights
Coach
ca. 1770
1911.25
Wood, iron, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Armchair
Object name
Armchair
Date
1860-1880
Medium
Walnut, leather
Dimensions
Overall: 36 x 21 3/4 x 24 in. ( 91.4 x 55.2 x 61 cm )
Description
Walnut armchair; back with leather-covered panel attached to oval frame set between ring-and-block-turned stiles that extend below seat rail and attach to diagonal side stretchers; turned and blocked arms; rounded seat with leather-covered panel nailed to top of rail; turned legs, two turned front stretchers, one plain, round stretcher at either side and one plain, round stretcher in back.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Arthur H. Masten
Object Number
1937.106
Gallery Label
According to the accession records, this chair once belonged to Chester A. Arthur, twenty-first president of the United States (1881-1885). Arthur, who died in New York City in 1886, was associated with New York City and State throughout much of his professional life.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
