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American Empire Sofa, White House Collection

This sofa has painted and gilded dolphin feet and scrolled arms. The sofa is upholstered with a striped forest green fabric. Bates Littlehales photographed this sofa in March 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration. Please refer to image 3279 for an updated look at the upholstery.
Artist
Unknown
Date of Work
early 19th Century
Type
Furnishings
Credit
White House Historical Association
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