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Side chair, 1755–75, American black walnut; front corner blocks, Atlantic white cedar; rear corner blocks, yellow poplar; sl…
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Chair

Side chair

Maker unknown · 1755–75

Medium
American black walnut; front corner blocks, Atlantic white cedar; rear corner blocks, yellow poplar; slip seat frame, pine of the taeda group
Dimensions
37.6 x 16 x 17.9 in. (95.4 x 40.6 x 45.4 cm) · max. W 19.6 in. (49.9 cm)
Accession
1930.2479
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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