Dublin Core
Title
Horsehair Sofa
Description
Empire style. Rolled crest rail. scrolled arm supports. Ogee seat rail and feet. Crotch mahogany veneer. All original except for reupholstered seat. (Horsehair was taken from the tail and mane of horse. Tail hair was most desirable and described as "hard" in contrast to "soft" hair from mane, which was considered inferior.
Source
Society of Lees of Virginia
Date
c. 1840-1850
Language
English
Type
Cherry Hill