Collection Highlights
Negro Life at the South
Date:
1859
Object Number:
S-225
Medium:
Oil on linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bench
Object Number:
1932.110
Date:
ca. 1864
Medium:
Pine, metal, cow hide
Dimensions:
Overall: 34 1/2 x 23 3/4 x 21 1/4 in. ( 87.6 x 60.3 x 54 cm )
Description:
Brown painted bench with U-shaped supports front and back joined by horizontal metal arm supports; top of each support surmonted with turned, ball-shaped finial; hinged seat with cow hide upholstery; seat rail has carved head; legs in reverse U-shape joined by dowel stretchers.
Gallery Label:
This bench was used by actor Edwin Thomas Booth (1833-1893) in the stage productions of William Shakespeare's Hamlet during the years 1864-1891. He was renowned for his 100-night run of the play in New York City in 1864-1865.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Raphael Ashton Weed
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
