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Armchair, 1730–80, Maple
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Chair · United States|United States

Armchair

Maker unknown · United States|United States · 1730–80

Medium
Maple
Dimensions
48 3/4 x 24 3/4 x 21 in. (123.8 x 62.9 x 53.3 cm)
Accession
1975.310
Credit line
Purchase, Virginia H. Groomes Gift, in memory of her mother, Mary W. Groomes, 1975
Culture
American
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