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Armchair

1730–80
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Armchair
  • Date: 1730–80
  • Geography: Possibly made in New Jersey, United States; Possibly made in Pennsylvania, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Maple
  • Dimensions: 48 3/4 x 24 3/4 x 21 in. (123.8 x 62.9 x 53.3 cm)
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Virginia H. Groomes Gift, in memory of her mother, Mary W. Groomes, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.310
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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