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Chair

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1760-1800

GUSN

GUSN-25954

Description

Chippendale side chair, painted black, w/ evidence of white paint and red stain. Straight legs w/ thin beading at outside corner; 4 rectangular stretchers; replaced rush seat; 3 pierced slats connect tapered and shaped stiles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
birch (wood)
rush (material)
maple (wood)
Chippendale
Chair
Chair, Side
Chair, Side

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

36 11/16 x 18 7/8 x 14 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1956.M4

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