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In the collection ofYale University Art Gallery

Side chair, 1755–65, Mahogany (primary); white pine (corner bocks); red oak (slip seat frame); modern upholstery

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Chair · New York

Side chair

Maker unknown · New York · 1755–65

Medium: Mahogany (primary); white pine (corner bocks); red oak (slip seat frame); modern upholstery
Dimensions: 39.4 x 16.1 x 18.5 in. (100 x 40.8 x 47.1 cm) · max. W 21.6 in. (54.8 cm)
Accession: 1930.2114
Credit line: Mabel Brady Garvan Collection

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