This ad shows a drawing of an Empire sofa, a piece that many American cabinetmakers produced in the mid-19th century. Its scroll arms borrowed from Greek and Roman motifs, and it was likely made of polished mahogany or walnut and then upholstered. The ad notes that William Hart's store is located at 59 Water Street and offers an "assortment of Cabinet Ware, which he warrants as good and as CHEAP as can be found in this place," as well as "BEDSTEADS, Of a superior kind, not surpassed by any in the city, always on hand." | Date: February 10, 1847 | Source: Cleveland Weekly LeaderDownload Original File
