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Senate President's Desk
Maker: Probably made by William Tuck (c. 1774-1813) in the shop of John Shaw, 1797
In December 1796, the Maryland Senate commissioned cabinetmaker John Shaw to provide "twenty-four handsome commodious chairs to be made for the accommodation of the senate, amongst which shall be a presidential chair."
The following year, Shaw delivered the 24 upholstered armchairs, as well as a desk for the president, and 10 additional senator's desks. The 1797 furniture remained in use in the Old Senate Chamber until sometime between 1837-1845.
Senate President's Armchair
Maker: Attributed to the shop of John Shaw (1745-1829), c. 1797
In December 1796, the Maryland Senate commissioned cabinetmaker John Shaw to provide "twenty-four handsome commodious chairs to be made for the accommodation of the senate, amongst which shall be a presidential chair."
The following year, Shaw delivered the 24 upholstered armchairs, as well as a desk for the president, and 10 additional senator's desks. The 1797 furniture remained in use in the Old Senate Chamber until sometime between 1837-1845. |