Collection Highlights
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1927.59
Medium:
Plaster with wash
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sofa and two side chairs
Object Number:
1947.272a-c
Date:
1846-1847
Medium:
Rosewood
Description:
Rococo revial sofa and two side chairs carved with C-scrolls, shells, and foliage. Upholstered with modern gray fabric with black stripes.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this suite of furniture was made for his grandfather John Howard Abeel, who lived on the corner of 8th Street and 2nd Avenue.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Abeel Canda
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
