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In the collection ofYale University Art Gallery
Fan-back Windsor armchair, 1780–1800, Crest rail and spindles, white oak; seat, white pine; right side stretcher, beech
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Massachusetts

Fan-back Windsor armchair

Maker unknown · Massachusetts · 1780–1800

Medium
Crest rail and spindles, white oak; seat, white pine; right side stretcher, beech
Dimensions
45.2 x 24.3 x 22.8 in. (114.9 x 61.8 x 57.8 cm)
Accession
1930.2603
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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