Armchair. Mahogany frame with leather upholstery. Brass nails around edges. Slightly scrolled square back. Large scrolled arm rests over stiles with carved lotus leaves. Egyptian motif at top of legs which terminate in square brass cups with canisters.
armchairs
chairs (furniture forms)
mahogany (wood)
leather
brass (alloy)
lotus (motif)
Chair
Used At Harrison Gray Otis House, Third House (Boston, Mass.),
Unknown
36 1/4 x 24 3/4 x 21 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Mr. Francis A. Foster
1938.275
Massachusetts (United States)
New York state (United States)
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