Sofa

Maker & role
Unknown, Maker
 Production date
circa 1835
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Object detail

Production place
Sydney/NSW/Australia
Collection
Elizabeth Bay House
Measurements
1 - Carcase, H: 100 x W: 71 x L: 227cm (H: 1000 x W: 710 x L: 2270mm)
Credit line
Gift, through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2004
Elizabeth Bay House Collection, Museums of History New South Wales
Caption
Sofa, c1835
Description
Double-ended Greek Revival sofa in cedar (Toona ciliata), c. 1835. The shaped backboard features a central cresting of scroll & sheaf design. The scrolled arms take the form of stylised cornucopias. The sofa is raised on turned feet, all on brass castors. The replaced upholstery includes a squab seat cushion and pair of bolsters.
Accession number
EB2005/1-1:4

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