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Armchair

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1860-1875

GUSN

GUSN-305826

Description

Carved walnut armchair in the Renaissance Revival style. Casters on front feet, raking legs behind. The brown velvet upholstery is the original show cover. Part of an assembled set with two larger armchairs and a sofa. This set was once used in the pulpit of the New South Church in Boston, Massachusetts.

Details

Descriptive Terms

armchairs
walnut (wood)
Renaissance Revival
Chair
Armchair
Armchair

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

35 1/2 x 24 1/4 x 18 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of John A. Dearth

Accession Number

1972.93D

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