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Parlor arm chair

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1860-1870

GUSN

GUSN-18303

Description

Rococo Revival parlor arm chair, sometimes called a "gentleman's parlor chair," made from walnut with tufted green plush upholstery. Oval back with minimal scrolled and foliated carving. Upholstered arms with carved handrests. Curved skirt and front cabriole legs on casters.

Details

Descriptive Terms

parlor chairs
chairs (furniture forms)
walnut (wood)
Rococo Revival
walnut (wood)
Chair
Chair, Side
Walnut
Rococo Revival
Chair, Side

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Additional Identification Number

157.7

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

43 x 26 x 19.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.346.6

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