Tête-à-tête
Although brass beds from the late nineteenth century are common, other types of American furniture constructed of that metal are quite rare, especially in such an unusual form as this tête-à-tête. It was given to Thomas Stonewall Kyle (1865–1940) and Sudie Wainwright Murphy (1867–1946) as a wedding gift in 1887.
Artwork Details
- Title: Tête-à-tête
- Date: ca. 1887
- Geography: Made in United States
- Culture: American
- Medium: Brass
- Dimensions: 28 x 41 1/4 x 20 3/4 in. (71.1 x 104.8 x 52.7 cm)
- Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. William J. Doran, 1979
- Object Number: 1979.273
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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