Chairs Gallery

As in Moses time, members of the St. Martins Spiritual Church remove... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks

Washington, D.C. As in Moses time, members of the St. Martins Spiritual Church remove their shoes during the annual "flower bowl demonstration" because during this service they walk on holy ground

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Pulpit chair from Saint Augustine Catholic Church of New Orleans, 20th century

A high backed chair with armrests. The chair has a dark wood finish. Two simple finials are at the top of the chair's back on either side. At the top of the chair back is a carved grapevine with two bunches of grapes. The chair back has a rectangular, padded cushion of light pink material. The chair seat cushion is made of the same material as the chair back. Armrests are attached to back posts. The armrests are wider at the front than at the back. The chair is constructed with four square legs, with the back legs extending the full height of the chair. The front two legs of the chair extend above the seat and are topped with the armrests. Underneath the chair seat at center written in black marker is "#18008/1-500.5."

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Interior of the new Royal Southampton State Carriage, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Interior of the new Royal Southampton State Carriage, 1844. This superb carriage has been constructed by the Southwestern Railway Company...from the design and under the superintendence of Mr. Joseph Beattie...for the conveyance of her Majesty [Queen Victoria], the Prince Consort, and the young royal family, to and from their marine residence in the Isle of Wight...The draperies throughout are of crimson and white figured satin damask...the carpet is of the finest Axminster manufacture; beneath it, and between the framework and body of the carriage, is a layer of the patent Kamptulicon (composition of cork and Indian rubber) which entirely prevents the unpleasant vibration incident to railway travelling'. From "Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V

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