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Armchair, late 17th century, Carved walnut, wax-polished; embroidered cover
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Chair

Armchair

Maker unknown · late 17th century

Medium
Carved walnut, wax-polished; embroidered cover
Dimensions
47 1/2 × 26 3/4 × 20 7/8 in. (120.7 × 67.9 × 53 cm)
Accession
07.225.500
Credit line
Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1906
Culture
French

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