The Schrimsher Foundation
Collection Highlights
The Schrimsher collection comprises some 300 pieces of American Classical furniture crafted between c. 1800–1840. The majority of these objects were produced in the four main cabinetmaking centers along the East coast: Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. The collection also includes works manufactured outside of these urban centers that demonstrate the spread and popularity of these regional styles beyond their geographic confines.
Pier Table, c. 1813–1825, labeled Emmons & Archbald: Thomas Emmons (c. 1781–1825) and George Archbald (1790–1870), in partnership 1813–1825, Boston, mahogany, mahogany veneer; white pine, chestnut, ebonized wood; gray- and white-veined marble, mahoganzing wash, mirror glass, brass, 33-1/2 x 41 x 16-3/4 in.
Card Table, c. 1820, Attributed to Duncan Phyfe (1770–1854), New York, rosewood, satinwood and mahogany veneer; mahogany, white pine, tulip poplar, maple, cherry, ebonized mahogany; gilded gesso, vert antique, gilded cast brass, inlaid brass stringing, die-stamped brass inlay, replacement wool baize, 29-1/4 x 35-3/4 x 18 in.
Pier Table, c. 1825, attributed to Anthony Gabriel Quervelle (1789–1856), Philadelphia, mahogany, mahogany and rosewood veneer; tulip poplar, pine; gilding, vert antique, marble, mirror glass, 44 x 50 x 24 in.
Side Chair, c. 1812–1830, Attributed to John Finlay (1777–1851) and Hugh Finlay (1780–1830), in partnership 1799–1816, Baltimore, maple; cherry; painted decoration, stencil gilding, replacement caning, 32-5/8 x 19-7/8 x 20-1/2 in.
