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Side chair. Mahogany, maple/birch, leather upholstery. Molded shield-shaped back with three shaped uncarved ribs radiating from the lunette. Molded stiles, leather covered seats with double row of brass tacks, and tapered and molded front legs with "H" shaped stretchers. Legs have a pronounced taper.
side chairs
chairs (furniture forms)
mahogany (wood)
maple (wood)
birch (wood)
leather
Federal
Hepplewhite
maple (wood)
Leather
Mahogany
Maple
Birch
Hepplewhite
Federal
CHAIR
Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),
Unknown
Boston, MA
37 1/2 x 21 x 17 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)
Bequest of Amelia W. Little
1986.19.1
Massachusetts (United States)
Probably
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