Sofa, 1800–1810, Made in Salem, Massachusetts, United States, American, Mahogany, white pine, birch, 40 x 84 x 25 in. ( x 2

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Sofa, 1800–1810, Made in Salem, Massachusetts, United States, American, Mahogany, white pine, birch, 40 x 84 x 25 in. ( x x cm), Furniture, Attributed to Samuel McIntire (1757–1811), A carved eagle, symbol of the new republic, holding a festoon of drapery in its beak ornaments the top rail. The sofa's overall square form, turned arm supports, and crest-rail shape derive from plate 35 of Thomas Sheraton's 'The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Drawing-Book' (1793

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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