Side chair back and seat cover

British

1738

Not on view

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Title: Side chair back and seat cover
Date: 1738
Culture: British
Medium: Wool, silk on hemp canvas
Dimensions: a: H. 29 1/4 x W. 20 1/4 inches (74.3 x 51.4 cm)
b: D. 22 3/4 x W. 28 1/4 inches (57.8 x 71.8 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
Credit Line: Bequest of Irwin Untermyer, 1973
Object Number: 1974.28.203a, b
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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