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Side Chair, John Townsend, 1760–70, Mahogany, maple, chestnut, white pine

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Chair · Newport

Side Chair

John Townsend · Newport · 1760–70

Medium: Mahogany, maple, chestnut, white pine
Dimensions: 38 x 20 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. (96.5 x 52.1 x 41.9 cm)
Accession: 2004.97
Credit line: Purchase, Anthony W. and Lulu C. Wang Gift, 2004
Culture: American

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