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Side Chair

ca. 1790
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Side Chair
  • Date: ca. 1790
  • Geography: Probably made in New Jersey, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Mahogany
  • Dimensions: 38 1/2 x 21 x 18 in. (97.8 x 53.3 x 45.7 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Dr. Eugene H. Pool, 1942
  • Object Number: 42.129.1
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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