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Morris Chair

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1870-1890

GUSN

GUSN-51668

Description

Slat back with serpentine stiles, seat rails form rear legs; arm supports carved similar to spindles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

Morris chairs
chairs (furniture forms)
ash (wood)
cherry (wood)
staining
ebony (color)
leather
upholstering
Chair
Chair, Reclining
Chair, Reclining

Maker

Morris (Designer)

Location of Origin

USA

Dimensions

37 5/8 x 28 x 31 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Edwin Buckingham Sears

Accession Number

1987.454

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