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Arm chair

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Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1725-1765

GUSN

GUSN-26010

Description

Yoke-shaped crest. Slightly scooped stiles. Solid vase-shaped splat. Scrolled arms curving outward to circular hand holds. Squared slip seat w/ green damask upholstery. Scalloped seat rail apron. Cabriole legs w/ raised pad feet. Rare knee brackets w/ bead lines on inner edge. Turned stretchers, rear legs raked back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

armchairs
chairs (furniture forms)
mahogany (wood)
veneer
wood (plant material)
Queen Anne
Mahogany Veneer
Queen Anne
CHAIR

Associated Building

Gilman Garrison House (Exeter, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

41 x 27.375 x 16.688 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of William Perry Dudley

Accession Number

1966.1323

Places

Rhode Island (United States)

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