Contributed by The General Henry Knox Museum
Description
This chippendale style side chair is purported to be a dining room chair used by General Henry Knox at his Thomaston mansion, Montpelier. The leather seat is probably original. It was purchased by Fisher Gay of Rockland at the auction of the Knox estate in 1854, and passed down to members of his family until it was donated to Montpelier.
About This Item
- Title: Knox side chair, ca. 1790
- Creation Date: circa 1790
- Subject Date: circa 1790
- Location: Thomaston, Knox County, ME
- Media: Mahogany, leather
- Dimensions: 96.5 cm x 53.25 cm x 43.75 cm
- Local Code: A-1-79
- Object Type: Physical Object
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The General Henry Knox MuseumP.O. Box 326, Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-0180
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