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Open shield back with splat of three ostrich feathers tied with ribbon; turned wood legs- front legs are straight, with tapered columns and tapered columns and tapered feet; back legs are curved outward; wood is painted light and dark green with floral decoration on shield back and legs; evidence of gilding; seat mimics shape of shield back; modern moss green velvet upholstery; upholstery tacks all around lower edge of upholstery.
chairs (furniture forms)
wood (plant material)
painting (coating)
turning (shaping process)
carving (processes)
upholstery
Chair
Unknown
35 3/4 x 21 1/2 x 20 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Cynthia Forbes Lyman (Mrs. John Lowell Lyman)
2005.9.2
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