Sofa, 1826–28, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Mahogany, maple, chestnut, rosewood, 34 3/4 x 89 1/2 x 26

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Sofa, 1826–28, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Mahogany, maple, chestnut, rosewood, 34 3/4 x 89 1/2 x 26 1/2 in. ( x x cm), Furniture, William Hancock (active ca. 1820–49), upholsterer, The design for this Greek Revival sofa was probably taken from the 'Grecian Sofa' in plate two of Thomas Sheraton's 'Cabinet Encyclopedia' (London, 1805). A sofa similar to this one embellished William Hancock's advertisements during the 1820s

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Size: 4195px × 3128px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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