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Parlor chair

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Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1858

GUSN

GUSN-20018

Description

Side chair. Walnut. Part of a parlor set. Oval back w/ grape cluster carving on crest rail. Supported by short scrolled stiles. Shell ornamentation at center of skirt. Rests on cabriole legs. Original upholstery of printed wool challis.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Additional Identification Number

159.3

People and Organizations

A.G. Manning

Maker

A. G. Manning

Location of Origin

Boston, MA

Dimensions

38 1/2 x 19 x 16 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.271.4

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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