Side Chair

1795–1805

Not on view

The design for the back of this chair is derived from Thomas Sheraton's "The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Drawing-Book" (London, 1794), plate 28.

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Title: Side Chair
Date: 1795–1805
Geography: Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Mahogany, ash
Dimensions: 36 3/4 x 20 3/4 x 18 in. (93.3 x 52.7 x 45.7 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Adeline R. Brown, 1947
Object Number: 48.135.93
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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