Travelling armchair
J. Alderman
Category
Furniture
Date
1875 - 1899
Materials
Beechwood, cane and metal
Measurements
908 x 610 mm; 475 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Soho Square
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 10620.1
Summary
Chair - A late Victorian beechwood travelling armchair by J. Alderman, with a split cane back and seat, on turned legs. It is fitted with four hinged carrying handles with white metal stems and wooden ends, one on either side of the seat base and reverse back, while the back panel is fitted with two hinge attachments to the arm supports, under which are two clips allowing for the back to be locked into place. It is accompanied by a square buttoned leather cushion (NT10621).
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Marks and inscriptions
J. ALDERMAN / INVENTOR Patenter and Manufacturer / 16, Soho Square, / LONDON. (engraved lettering on metal plate attached to of the top seat back)
Makers and roles
J. Alderman, inventor J. Alderman, patentee J. Alderman, manufacturer