Created by
Unidentified
Owned by
The Saint Augustine Catholic Church of New Orleans, American, founded 1842
Date
20th century
Medium
wood, cloth, metal
Dimensions
50 1/2 x 25 1/2 x 21 1/4 in. (128.3 x 64.8 x 54 cm)
Description
A high backed chair with armrests. The chair has a dark wood finish. Two simple finials are at the top of the chair back on either side. At the top of the chair back is a carved grapevine with two bunches of grapes. The chair back has rectangular, padded cushion of light pink material. The chair seat cushion of the same material as the chair back. The armrests are attached to back posts. The armrests are wider at the front than at the back. The chair is constructed with four square legs, with the back legs extending the full height of the chair. The front two legs of the chair are extend above the seat and are topped with the armrests. Underneath the chair seat at center is a note in black marker that reads "#18008/1-500."
Place collected
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Sacred and Ceremonial Objects
Type
chairs
candlestands (furniture)
Topic
Catholicism
Religion
Worship services
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Saint Augustine Catholic Church of New Orleans
Object number
2013.67.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5190c0b3d-29f1-4375-b426-bf893c895bf3

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