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Settee

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Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-66438

Description

Straight back and sides; 4 large turned legs; black horsehair upholstered and black gimp

Details

Descriptive Terms

settees
multiple-seating furniture
horsehair
pine (wood)
walnut (wood)
pine (wood)
walnut (wood)
Sofa
Settee
Settee

Associated Person

Jewett, Mary Rice, 1847-1930
Jewett, Sarah Orne, 1849-1909

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

32 7/8 x 46 1/4 x 23 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Elizabeth L.P. Richardson

Accession Number

1966.476

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