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François Honoré Georges Jacob-Desmalter

Stool

Description

Maker

François Honoré Georges Jacob-Desmalter (French, 1770-1841), cabinetmaker
Georges Jacob II (French, 1768-1803), cabinetmaker

Title

Stool

Year

early 1800s

Medium

  • Mahogany with gilded brass and wool

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Mahogany with gilded brass and wool

Materials

wool, jute, mahogany, brass (alloy)

Geography

Place Made: France

Dimensions

56.8 x 56.5 x 40.6 cm (22 3/8 x 22 1/4 x 16 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Stamped on underside of seat rail Jacob Freres Rue Meslee(?)...IER (?)

Label: Label on underside of seat rail:Boudoir of Mrs. (Mr.?) Roy

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Harold Brown

Object Number

37.146

Type

  • Furniture

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François Honoré Georges Jacob-Desmalter (French, 1770-1841), cabinetmaker
Georges Jacob II (French, 1768-1803), cabinetmaker
Stool, early 1800s
Mahogany with gilded brass and wool
56.8 x 56.5 x 40.6 cm (22 3/8 x 22 1/4 x 16 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Harold Brown 37.146

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