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In the collection ofYale University Art Gallery
Armchair, 1690–1710, Hard maple; arms, rungs, spindles, and stretchers, hickory
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Chair · New England

Armchair

Maker unknown · New England · 1690–1710

Medium
Hard maple; arms, rungs, spindles, and stretchers, hickory
Dimensions
37.1 x 16.1 x 16.5 in. (94.3 x 41 x 41.9 cm) · max. W 22.5 in. (57.2 cm)
Accession
1952.50.1
Credit line
Gift of C. Sanford Bull, B.A. 1893
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