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Cheval fire screen

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Cheval fire screen

Date:: ca. 1730–40
Culture:: British
Medium:: Walnut frame, parcel gilt and needlework
Dimensions:: H. 55-1/4 x W. 42 x D. 17-1/4 in. (140.3 x 106.7 x 43.8 cm)
Classification:: Woodwork
Credit Line:: Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964
Accession Number:: 64.101.1154

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 519

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