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Armchair

Designer After a design by Edward William Godwin British
ca. 1877
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Armchair
  • Designer: After a design by Edward William Godwin (British, Bristol 1833–1886 London)
  • Date: ca. 1877
  • Culture: British
  • Medium: Walnut, cane
  • Dimensions: Overall: 33 5/16 × 19 3/4 × 20 1/2 in. (84.6 × 50.2 × 52.1 cm)
  • Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
  • Credit Line: Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1986
  • Object Number: 1986.460
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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