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A Sheraton-style sofa upholstered in modern red silk.
Sofa
A Sheraton-style sofa upholstered in modern red silk.
A Sheraton-style sofa upholstered in modern red silk.
Sofa, attributed to Slover and Taylor, c. 1810, mahogany and modern upholstery, Telfair Museum of Art, Savannah, Georgia.

Sofa

Maker (American, c. 1802 - 1804)
Datec. 1810
MediumMahogany, brass, and modern upholstery
Dimensions37 × 86 × 25 1/2 inches (94 × 218.4 × 64.8 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Mary Telfair.
Object number1875.26
On View
On view
CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextMade in New York, this Federal style sofa was inspired by Sheraton designs. It is likely the $30 sofa listed in the inventory of Alexander Telfair's belongings at his death in 1832.
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