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Chair

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1830-1860

GUSN

GUSN-2011

Description

Side chair with a shaped crest, a plain slat with applied veneers, and Klismos-type legs. The seat is covered with brown and cream striped upholstery with pink and blue flowers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
mahogany (wood)
walnut (wood)
veneer
Empire (style)
Chair
Chair

Inscription

Assorted numerals incised on seat frame, slat and crest.

Additional Identification Number

E196A

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

33 1/2 x 18 1/4 x 20 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Henry Endicott

Accession Number

1933.6890.1

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