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In the collection ofYale University Art Gallery
Roundabout Chair, 1780–1800, American black walnut; rear seat ledges and slip seat frame made of pine of the Taeda group
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Chair · New York

Roundabout Chair

Maker unknown · New York · 1780–1800

Medium
American black walnut; rear seat ledges and slip seat frame made of pine of the Taeda group
Dimensions
32 x 18.5 x 18.4 in. (81.3 x 47 x 46.8 cm)
Accession
1930.2560
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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