French, late 18th century, tapered arm supports, rounded seat, later but old brown leather upholstery with possibly original linen webbing, 35-1/2 x 22 x 23-3/4 in., seat height 16-1/2 in.
Provenance: Purchased by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation from Carlhian-Exportation in 1948; Property deaccessioned by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc. These objects were never owned by Thomas Jefferson. They are not directly related to Thomas Jefferson or Monticello itself, and therefore fall outside the Foundation’s collections scope. Proceeds will be used to benefit the conservation and acquisitions fund.
Literature: The Worlds of Thomas Jefferson at Monticello, Susan R. Stein, p. 301.
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Purchased by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation from Carlhian-Exportation in 1948; Property deaccessioned by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc. These objects were never owned by Thomas Jefferson. They are not directly related to Thomas Jefferson or Monticello itself, and therefore fall outside the Foundation’s collections scope. Proceeds will be used to benefit the conservation and acquisitions fund.
frame slightly loose but stable overall, scattered later pins securing joints, lower rear stiles with infill to loss from previous upholstery removal, interior front seat later blocking, leather with significant distress (not removed), frame with typical wear throughout, finials to arm terminals slightly loose
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