Prop, Theatrical
Object number2015.99.1
MediumWood/Paint/Velvet/Metal/Graphite/Plastic(?)/Unknown
Credit LineGift of Macy's Inc.
DescriptionGold painted wood Santa chair with red velvet seat cushion and back cushion.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 59.375 × 33.5 × 27 in. (150.8 × 85.1 × 68.6 cm)InscriptionsUnderside of seat has "2" handwritten large in graphite.
Historical NotesPart of a collection of artifacts that document the downtown location of Kaufmann’s (became Macy’s) department store. This large collection of items was field gathered from the downtown location of Macy’s (formerly Kaufmann’s) after the store’s final closing was announced in the fall of 2015.Label TextMacy’s brought their own branded Santa chair to the store in 2006. This Santa chair dates to the Kaufmann’s Santa Land.
Related institution
Kaufmann's Department Store
(1871 - 2005)
On View
Not on view
1968-2001
Quickie Designs, Inc.
Invacare Corporation
American Seating Inc.
c. 1888
Tim Menees
2011-2019