Object Record
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Metadata
Title |
Cathedra chair |
Date |
c. 1809 |
Object ID |
2006-C-5 |
Object Name |
Cathedra Chair |
Artist/Photographer |
Ephraim Haines |
Description |
Mahogany Sheraton style arm chair, with turned reeded legs, carved arm supports ending in cherub face, and elaborately curved crest rail of grapes and leaves topped by Bishop's mitre. Upholstered seat and back. |
Height (in) |
64.0 |
Width (in) |
26.0 |
People |
White, William 1748-1836 Swanich, John |
Provenance |
Presented to Bishop White by John Swanich. The carving on the legs of the chairs relates to the documented parlor set made for Stephen Girard by Haines in 1807. Possibly the oldest American Cathedra chair. This chair is intended to be used exclusively by the bishop of the diocese. |
Category |
10: Unclassifiable Artifacts |
Material |
mahogany |