Morris Jumel Mansion Virtual Parlor Chat: "Famous Furniture - Duncan Phyfe and the Octagon Room Suite" with Carswell Rush Berlin and Conservator Olaf Unsoeld.
Who was Duncan Phyfe (1770-1854) and why was his furniture so highly sought after by 19th century New York society? Watch Carswell Rush Berlin and Mansion Executive Director, Shiloh Holley, having a virtual conversation about the Scottish-American furniture and cabinetmaker, Duncan Phyfe, and explore examples of Phyfe's work in the Mansion's collections.
Highlights will include a focus on the Mansion's original Octagon Room suite, commissioned by Eliza Jumel during her redecoration of the Mansion in 1825-1826 to reflect the popular French Empire or Neoclassical style. A conversation with conservator, Olaf Unsoeld, from Fine Wood Conservation follows.
27 май 2021
