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Chair

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1770-1800

GUSN

GUSN-35181

Description

Side chair. One of a set of five. Mahogany, maple or birch slip seat. Modern damask upholstery. Pierced splat, rounded shoulders, slip seat. Rests on sraight legs and stretchers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
tabby (textile)
birch (wood)
mahogany (wood)
maple (wood)
textiles
upholstering
Chippendale
maple (wood)
Mahogany
Maple
Birch
Unidentified Textile
Upholstered
Chippendale
Armure
CHAIR

Inscription

Incised on seat rail: IX XI

Additional Identification Number

1932.2135A

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

37 7/8 x 20 1/4 x 20 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequeset of Clara Bennett

Accession Number

1932.2135A

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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