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Lolling chair

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Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-7532

Description

Raked-back; over-upholstered rounded crest. Outward curving arms join sloping arm supports. Exposed rectangular front skirt or seat rail on flat upholstered seat. Tapered rectangular front legs; rear legs raked. Back and side stretchers rectangular, as is medial front stretcher. Hems, arm supports, front legs and skirt have light string inlay. Upholstery: light green damask.

Details

Descriptive Terms

lolling chairs
chairs (furniture forms)
damask
mahogany (wood)
upholstering
upholstery
Mahogany
Upholstery
Damask
Upholstered
CHAIR

Associated Building

Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

46.25 x 27 (HxW), 24.125 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan

Accession Number

1949.554.2

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