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Chair

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1785-1805

GUSN

GUSN-55687

Description

Ribbonback mahogany side chair. Pierced four-slat back with pierced central crowned anthemions; crest rail bears the same design. H-stretcher and back stretcher, serpentine front seat rail. Rests on molded straight legs. Red damask seat cover.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
mahogany (wood)
upholstering
Chippendale
Mahogany
Upholstered
Chippendale
Chair

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

37 x 21 7/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Alice A. Stevens

Accession Number

1934.574B

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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