Ohio Chair by Philip Drum made for U.S. Grant's uncle
Ohio, 1847. A chair with inverted vase splat, with inscription to underside reading "Made by Philip Drum. Bethel, Ohio, 1847. Made for Samuel Simpson". Simpson was Ulysses Grant's uncle. Illustrated in Hageman, Jane Sikes. The Furniture Makers of Cincinnati: 1790-1849. With original surface. Hageman publication included with the lot.
Condition Report: Surface wear, chips, other wear from use.
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Ohio, 1847. A chair with inverted vase splat, with inscription to underside reading "Made by Philip Drum. Bethel, Ohio, 1847. Made for Samuel Simpson". Simpson was Ulysses Grant's uncle. Illustrated in Hageman, Jane Sikes. The Furniture Makers of Cincinnati: 1790-1849. With original surface. Hageman publication included with the lot.
Condition Report: Surface wear, chips, other wear from use.