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In the collection ofMetropolitan Museum of Art

Chair · New York

Slipper chair

George A. Schastey & Co.|George A. Schastey · New York · 1881–82

Medium: Possibly beech, brass castors, and reproduction upholstery
Dimensions: Seat height: 14 1/2 (36.8 cm) Front-to-back: 25 1/2 in. (64.8 cm) Crest rail to floor: 25 in. (63.5 cm) Seat front s/s: 25 in. (63.5 cm) Inside stiles: 14 in. (35.6 cm) Outside stiles: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Accession: 2009.226.5
Credit line: Gift of The Museum of the City of New York, 2008
Culture: American

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