Armchair Made from Longhorn Steer Horns, 1904-1910

Summary

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

Vine, John 

Vine, Mrs. John 

Place of Creation

United States, Ohio, Fayette 

Creator Notes

Made by Mr. and Mrs. John Vine of Fayette, Ohio

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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