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Collapsible chair, 16th or 17th century (textiles); early 20th century (woodwork), Walnut, red silk cut velvet with gilt-met…

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Chair

Collapsible chair

Maker unknown · 16th or 17th century (textiles); early 20th century (woodwork)

Medium: Walnut, red silk cut velvet with gilt-metal embroidery.
Dimensions: 13 1/4 x 22 1/2 in (33.8 x 57 cm); back stile, H. 81 cm, W. 38 cm
Accession: 1975.1.2511
Credit line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Culture: American, United States (New York?); and Italian or Spanish

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