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Armchair, 1720–30, Crest and bottom rail, seat rails, stretchers, ash; left back post, poplar; left rear post, soft maple; l…
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Chair · New England

Armchair

Maker unknown · New England · 1720–30

Medium
Crest and bottom rail, seat rails, stretchers, ash; left back post, poplar; left rear post, soft maple; left seat rail, ash
Dimensions
46.7 x 25 in. (118.7 x 63.5 cm)
Accession
1930.2555
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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