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Sofa

Object number2019.141.1 a-c

Made by Amos P. Ellis (1822 - 1895)

Datec. 1870

MediumWood; Fabric; Metal

Credit LineGift of Jane B. Potter

DescriptionVeneered wood-framed sofa with floral upholstery. Wooden crest rail with carved decoration at center consisting of leaf motif, scrollwork, nuts, balls, and feathers. Wooden frame on front of curved arms, front rail, side rails, and feet. Upholstered back cushion, arms, integral seat cushion, and sofa back in beige background with floral pattern; upholstery is not original. Four casters, two front casters have wooden wheels and two rear casters have metal wheels. Black synthetic woven fabric covers underside.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a-c together): 42.125 × 86 × 27 in. (107 × 218.4 × 68.6 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (a): 42.125 × 86 × 27 in. (107 × 218.4 × 68.6 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b): 2.875 × 1.25 × 2.125 in. (7.3 × 3.2 × 5.4 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (c): 3 × 1 × 1.875 in. (7.6 × 2.5 × 4.8 cm)
Historical NotesThis sofa was made by Amos P. Ellis (1822-1895) for Captain Joseph R. Campbell, both men were grandfathers of donor Jane B. Potter: Ellis is great-great grandfather, Campbell is great grandfather. Ellis was trained in furniture making in Philadelphia and then migrated to Rochester, Pennsylvania around 1860. Campbell was a river boat captain and then operated a ferry between Rochester and Monaca until about 1884. His son Robert Campbell married Amos P. Ellis’ granddaughter Grace Ellis on September 8, 1908. Robert worked as a glass cutter in Rochester before becoming a cashier at the Monaca National Bank. The sofa originally had black horsehair, then velvet before the current floral upholstery.

Previous owner Captain Joseph R. Campbell

Related person Robert Campbell

Related person Grace Ellis

Related institution Monaca National Bank

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