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Chippendale side chair; straight legs with beaded edges; side stretchers with corresponding beading; medium stretcher with corresponding beading and rear stretcher. Flared rectangular seat with beading. Shaped rear stiles with scrolled ears. Shaped crest rail. Pierced splat with an applied rounded back, fitted into molded shoe.
chairs (furniture forms)
mahogany (wood)
upholstering
wood (plant material)
Chippendale
Mahogany
Upholstered
Chippendale
Chair
Huntington, Felix, 1749-1822 (Cabinetmaker, attributed)
Norwich, Connecticut, United States
38 x 21 x 17.125 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Huntly H. Gilbert
1963.344B
Connecticut (United States)
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