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Armchair back and seat

15th or 16th century (textiles); late 19th century (woodwork)
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Object Information
  • Title: Armchair back and seat
  • Date: 15th or 16th century (textiles); late 19th century (woodwork)
  • Culture: Italian (?) or American (United States?)
  • Medium: Walnut, carved and turned; silk cut-velvet braided tape with fringe of green silk and gilt-metal thread.
  • Dimensions: H. 99.3 cm, W. 60.2 cm, D. 45 cm
    Back 29 x 67 cm; seat 64 x84 cm (including fringe)
  • Classifications: Woodwork-Furniture, Textiles-Velvets
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.1993
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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