Side Chair

American

1740–80

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Side Chair
Date: 1740–80
Geography: Made in Pennsylvania, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Walnut
Dimensions: 39 3/4 x 18 1/2 x 15 1/4 in. (101 x 47 x 38.7 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Robert W. de Forest, 1933
Object Number: 34.100.25
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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