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Chair

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Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1763

GUSN

GUSN-1061

Description

Side chair with foliate carving on the crest rail, a carved splat, and a slip seat.
Part of a set of six side chairs purchased by Nathaniel Barrell from Samuel Walker of London.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
Chippendale
Chair
Chair

Maker

Walker, Samuel (Maker)

Location of Origin

London, England

Dimensions

37 1/2 x 22 x 21 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum purchase with funds provided in part by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Pellegrino

Accession Number

1988.36.2

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