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Armchair, Herter Brothers, 1881–82, Gilded wood, mother-of-pearl, and original silk velvet upholstery
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Chair · New York

Armchair

Herter Brothers · New York · 1881–82

Medium
Gilded wood, mother-of-pearl, and original silk velvet upholstery
Dimensions
33 1/2 x 27 x 28 in. (85.1 x 68.6 x 71.1 cm)
Accession
2012.216
Credit line
Purchase, Barrie A. and Deedee Wigmore Foundation Gift, 2012
Culture
American

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