Collection Highlights
Camp Bed
1777-1785
1871.8
Wood, canvas, iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
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.
