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1750-1800
GUSN-306389
One of a pair of Chippendale-style side chairs with unadorned square legs and rails, and four stretchers. Curving crest rail and pierced baluster-shaped splat. Red brocade upholstery with floral design
side chairs
wood (plant material)
cotton (textile)
Chair
Chair
Original To Nickels-Sortwell House (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
United States
37 1/4 x 19 1/8 x 14 (HxWxD) (inches)
Bequest of Frances Sortwell
1958.206
Title Chair Accession Number 1958.205
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