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Papier-mâchè side chair, ca. 1830–60, Wood, papier-mâché, black lacquer, painted and gilded, mother-of-pearl, caned seat.

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Papier-mâchè side chair

Maker unknown · ca. 1830–60

Medium: Wood, papier-mâché, black lacquer, painted and gilded, mother-of-pearl, caned seat.
Dimensions: H. 80.5 cm, W. 38.3 cm, D. 37.8 cm
Accession: 1975.1.2066
Credit line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Culture: British (?)

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