late 18th/early 19th century, commode chair with slip seat, traces of early upholstery, white pine, walnut and other mixed woods, 39-1/4 x 25 x 31-1/4 in., seat height 14-1/4 in.
Provenance: Bequeathed to the Thomas Jefferson Foundation by Olivia Taylor and Margaret Taylor in 1985; 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.
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Bequeathed to the Thomas Jefferson Foundation by Olivia Taylor and Margaret Taylor in 1985; 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.
typical wear and holes from previous upholsteries, patching through front rail mortise, losses at arm tops, proper left arm and stile joint loose, upholstery tacking scars throughout, formerly fitted with casters now removed
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