American Period Furniture in Museum Collectionsa SAPFM viewer

In the collection ofSaint Louis Art Museum

Sewing Chair

Herter Brothers, New York, New York, active 1864–1906

In the collection of Saint Louis Art Museum

Maker

Herter Brothers, New York, New York, active 1864–1906

Date

c.1870

Medium

Rosewood, light and dark wood marquetry, ash, paint, gilding, brass; reproduction silk and wool upholstery

Dimensions

32 x 20 3/4 x 26 1/2 in. (81.3 x 52.7 x 67.3 cm)

Form

Chair

Origin

America

Museum

Saint Louis Art Museum

Accession

37:1973

Credit line

Funds bequeathed by Helen Bribach Dates