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Armchair

late 17th century
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Object Information
  • Title: Armchair
  • Date: late 17th century
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: Carved and gilded wood; wool and silk Aubusson tapestry covers
  • Dimensions: 45 1/4 × 22 3/4 × 19 1/4 in. (114.9 × 57.8 × 48.9 cm)
  • Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
  • Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1929
  • Object Number: 29.21
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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