Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire
Date:
1835-1836
Object Number:
1858.3
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sliper chair
Object Number:
1946.23
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Rosewood, oak, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 42 x 17 3/4 x 21 3/4 in. ( 106.7 x 45.1 x 55.2 cm )
Description:
Rosewood Gothic Revival side chair; high back with pierced triangular crest rail with elaborate scroll decoration, oval panel with green damask upholstery, and turned stiles with spire-like finials; square seat with carved front rail and green damask upholstery; short, turned legs joined by turned side and medial stretchers; front legs with casters.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this chair was part of a set used at Castle Garden by the Heiser Family, possibly at the time of Jenny Lind's concerts there.
Credit Line:
Gift of DeWitt M. Lockman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
