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Armchair

Attributed to Henry Connelly American
1800–1810
Not on view
The design for this chair was derived from plate 36 of Thomas Sheraton's "The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Drawing-Book" (London, 1792). There are other armchairs of this design, which are also attributed to Connelly. The high-rising arms were described as "French elbows" in the Philadelphia furniture price book of 1795.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Armchair
  • Maker: Attributed to Henry Connelly (1770–1826)
  • Date: 1800–1810
  • Geography: Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Mahogany, ash
  • Dimensions: 35 1/2 x 22 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. (90.2 x 57.2 x 49.5 cm)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1944
  • Object Number: 44.106
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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