Collection Highlights
I Knew Him Horatio
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Horatio
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Slipper chair
Object Number:
1936.613
Date:
1865-1885
Medium:
Rosewood, oak
Dimensions:
Overall: 41 x 21 x 22 in. ( 104.1 x 53.3 x 55.9 cm )
Description:
Upholstered rosewood slipper chair; high rectangular crook back with carved crest; seat rail and crest with foliate carving surrounding central bull's eye; cabriole legs with carved knees; squared rear legs; casters. Period floral upholstery.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this chair belonged to Christiana Stagg (1797-1893), who married John Mount on December 31, 1819.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Frederick Bertram
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
