American Art Armchair Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America1800-1810 Artist/maker unknown, American Ash, yellow poplar, painted and gilded decoration * Gallery 107, American Art, first floor 1955-86-4 Bequest of Fiske and Marie Kimball, 1955 |
LabelThis armchair, in the French style, is part of a suite of twelve chairs and a sofa originally belonging to Edward Shippen Burd of Philadelphia (died 1849).* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
