Michigan Central Railroad Coach Seat, circa 1860

THF374414 / Michigan Central Railroad Coach Seat, circa 1860
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Seat (Furniture component)

Date Made

circa 1860

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

41.46.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Michigan Central Railroad Company.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Velvet (Fabric weave)

Color

Red (Color)
Brown (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 36 in
Width: 30 in
Length: 43 in

Inscriptions

on both sides of the armrest: GEORGE BUNTIN & CO. PHILADELPHIA, PA. / PATENTED APRIL 2. 1867. REISSUED NOV. 7, 1872. JULY 8. 1873.