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Side chairs (one of a pair; part of a set), mid-18th century, Walnut, painted and silvered; wool petit point embroidery

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Chair

Side chairs (one of a pair; part of a set)

Maker unknown · mid-18th century

Medium: Walnut, painted and silvered; wool petit point embroidery
Dimensions: Each: H. 35-1/2 x W. 22 x D. 19-1/2 in. (90.2 x 55.9 x 49.5 cm)
Accession: 22.162.3
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1922
Culture: Italian, Venice

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