COLLECTION NAME:
The AMICA Library
Record
AMICA ID:
MIA_.88.45
AMICA Library Year:
1998
Object Type:
Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects
Creator Name:
Maher, George Washington
Creator Nationality:
North American; American
Creator Role:
designer
Creator Dates/Places:
1864 - 1926
Gender:
M
Creator Name-CRT:
George Washington Maher
Title:
Armchair
View:
3/4 view
Creation Date:
about 1912
Creation Start Date:
1900
Creation End Date:
1914
Materials and Techniques:
oak, leather
Classification Term:
Furniture
Dimensions:
H.46-1/4 x W.25-5/16 x D.22 in.
Component Measured:
overall
Measurement Unit:
in
AMICA Contributor:
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Owner Location:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
ID Number:
88.45
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Sturgis, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hyatt, and the Anne and Hadlai Hall Fund
Context:
George Maher's unified scheme of architecture for Rockledge included the flattened arch, a commanding architectural element that echoed the solidity of the bluffs behind the house. The flattened arch motif was also used in designs for the furnishings, including this chair from the dining suite.
Related Image Identifier Link:
MIA_.2254c.tif
