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Side Chair, Artist unknown (American, 18th century), c. 1796, Oak, cherry, pine, paint, gilding, and upholstery

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Chair · Philadelphia

Side Chair

Artist unknown (American, 18th century) · Philadelphia · c. 1796

Medium: Oak, cherry, pine, paint, gilding, and upholstery
Dimensions: 96.5 × 54 × 47 cm (38 × 21 1/4 × 18 1/2 in.)
Accession: 1988.444
Credit line: Gift of the Antiquarian Society through the Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Vance Fund

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