Sofa
Gallery Location
Not on View
Maker
Thomas Nisbet (c. 1777-1850)
Medium
Mahogany, pine, upholstery
Geography
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Date
c. 1820-1830
Dimensions
82.7 (height) x 236.5 (width) x 74.5 (depth) cm
Object number
985.163.1
Credit Line
Sigmund Samuel Trust
Collection
Department
Art & Culture: Canada
Description
In 1819, Nisbet advertised that he had “just received from England the newest Patterns of Furniture.” But he was also well acquainted with American furniture styles, as this sofa attests. It is commonly referred to as a Grecian type; at least half a dozen similar sofas by Nisbet are known.
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