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Patent model for adjustable reclining chairs, George A. Schastey, 1873, Walnut, paper labels, and original silk upholstery
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Chair · New York

Patent model for adjustable reclining chairs

George A. Schastey · New York · 1873

Medium
Walnut, paper labels, and original silk upholstery
Dimensions
10 x 6 x 7 in. (25.4 x 15.2 x 17.8 cm)
Accession
2008.639
Credit line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Schorsch, 2008
Culture
American

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