Armchair

Attributed to Thomas Affleck American

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Affleck, a Scottish immigrant, came to America in 1763, the same year as John Penn (1729–1795), governor of Pennsylvania. This is one of a group of open-arm, upholstered-back armchairs with straight legs that Affleck is believed to have made for Penn. It follows a pattern for "French Chairs with Elbows" published in Thomas Chippendale’s "Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker’s Director" (1762 ed.).

Armchair, Attributed to Thomas Affleck (1740–1795), Mahogany, white oak, American

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Armchair, Attributed to Thomas Affleck (1740–1795), Mahogany, white oak, American
Armchair, Attributed to Thomas Affleck (1740–1795), Mahogany, white oak, American
Armchair, Attributed to Thomas Affleck (1740–1795), Mahogany, white oak, American
Armchair, Attributed to Thomas Affleck (1740–1795), Mahogany, white oak, American

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