Chair-cover of powder-blue cut velvet on cocoa-colored satin ground. The overhanging and back sections have a design of a large phoenix and sprays of peonies; the seat section, a shaped quatrefoil medallion with a large lotus blossom and clouds; the apron, two Foo dogs and he Eternal Sea. The border has a broad design of lotus blossoms and leaves. Lining of rose red silk of cloud design.

Chair cover, 19th century

Unknown artist, expand_more

Silk velvetexpand_more

The John R. Van Derlip Fundexpand_more  42.8.260

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Details
Title
Chair cover
Role
Artist
Dimension
Di.57 x 21 in.
Accession Number
42.8.260
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Chair-cover of powder-blue cut velvet on cocoa-colored satin ground. The overhanging and back sections have a design of a large phoenix and sprays of peonies; the seat section, a shaped quatrefoil medallion with a large lotus blossom and clouds; the apron, two Foo dogs and he Eternal Sea. The border has a broad design of lotus blossoms and leaves. Lining of rose red silk of cloud design.