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Standing shelf (one of a pair)

and John Linnell British
ca. 1753–54
Not on view
Supplied to the fourth Duke of Beaufort (1709-1756), the set of japanned furniture for the Chinese Bedroom at Badminton House, Gloucestershire, included a bed, eight armchairs, two pairs of standing shelves, and a dressing commode.

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  • Title: Standing shelf (one of a pair)
  • Maker: William Linnell (ca. 1703–1763)
  • Maker: and John Linnell (British, 1737–1796)
  • Date: ca. 1753–54
  • Culture: British
  • Medium: Lacquered and painted pine, mahogany and British walnut
  • Dimensions: Overall: 59 × 23 × 10 1/2 in. (149.9 × 58.4 × 26.7 cm)
  • Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
  • Credit Line: Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964
  • Object Number: 64.101.1124
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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