Armchair (one of a set of four)

Factory Tapestry woven at Aubusson

18th century

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Title: Armchair (one of a set of four)
Factory: Tapestry woven at Aubusson (Manufacture Royale, est. 1665: Manufacture, ca. 1812–present day)
Date: 18th century
Culture: French
Medium: Carved walnut, covered in Aubusson tapestry
Dimensions: Overall: 41 3/4 × 27 5/8 × 22 in. (106 × 70.2 × 55.9 cm)
Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
Credit Line: Bequest of Angelika Wertheim Frink, 1970
Object Number: 1970.66.1
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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