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Side Chair, ca. 1740, Side legs and stretchers, American black walnut; seat rails, white oak; silk, wool, and linen upholste…
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Chair · Ireland

Side Chair

Maker unknown · Ireland · ca. 1740

Medium
Side legs and stretchers, American black walnut; seat rails, white oak; silk, wool, and linen upholstery
Dimensions
38.5 x 17.6 x 19.8 in. (97.8 x 44.6 x 50.3 cm) · max. W 22.1 in. (56.2 cm)
Accession
1953.20.1
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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