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Chair

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Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1880-1900

GUSN

GUSN-65189

Description

Armchair. Rattan wicker, maple, tufted chintz upholstery. Woven back in diamond pattern with arched crest; wicker braid applied to stiles and half arms; wooden seat frame; red-pattered rep tufted seat cushion covered with polished cotton chintz; woven arched front, side, and back skirts. Rests on wrapped legs and cross stretchers with woven skirt. Labeled at underside of seat: "No. 484/Manufactured by the/Wakefield Ratan Co/Boston/New York/Chicago.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
CHAIR

Associated Building

Original to Roseland Cottage (Woodstock, Conn.),

Maker

Wakefield Rattan Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Wakefield, MA, USA

Dimensions

29 1/2 x 19 1/2 x 18 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Margaret Carson Holt

Accession Number

1970.962.2

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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