Collection Highlights
Miscegenation: the theory of the blending of the races, applied to the American white man and negro..
Date:
1864
Object Number:
LIB.E185.62.C76.1864
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Armchair
Object Number:
1864.6b
Date:
1856-1864
Medium:
Oak
Dimensions:
Overall: 46 x 26 x 22 in. ( 116.8 x 66 x 55.9 cm )
Marks:
carved: in cartouche; "2 VP"
engraved: on brass plaque on back; "The Gift of/ Benjamin Robert Winthrop/ 1864."
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 "2 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.
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.
Credit Line:
Gift of Benjamin Robert Winthrop
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
