Armchair Made from Longhorn Steer Horns, 1904-1910
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Mr. and Mrs. John Vine saw a display of commercial horn furniture at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. When they returned home to Fayette, Ohio, the inspired couple ordered a large number of steer horns from a packing house in Texas and constructed their own furniture in the trendy style. This armchair was part of the Vines' homemade set.
Mr. and Mrs. John Vine saw a display of commercial horn furniture at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. When they returned home to Fayette, Ohio, the inspired couple ordered a large number of steer horns from a packing house in Texas and constructed their own furniture in the trendy style. This armchair was part of the Vines' homemade set.
Artifact
Armchair
Date Made
1904-1910
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by Mr. and Mrs. John Vine of Fayette, Ohio
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
80.80.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Don Bates
Material
Horn (Animal material)
Oak (Wood)
Brass (Alloy)
Velvet (Fabric weave)
Glass (Material)
Technique
Handmade
Dimensions
Height: 32.75 in
Width: 35.5 in
Length: 22.5 in
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