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Arm chair

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1775-1805

GUSN

GUSN-26177

Description

Incised line decoration on crest rail--gothic style pierced urn shaped splat. S-scrolled arms curving out--damask upholstery squared seat w/ blue satin brocade in floral design, brass tacks--back of stiles rounded, ending at seat--straight legs, straight stretchers, pegged construction.

Details

Descriptive Terms

armchairs
chairs (furniture forms)
mahogany (wood)
Chippendale
Mahogany
Chippendale
CHAIR

Associated Building

Gilman Garrison House (Exeter, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

37.5 x 25.75 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of William Perry Dudley

Accession Number

1966.1338

Places

Massachusetts (United States)
New Hampshire (United States)

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