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Pair of Armchairs, 1790–1800, Crest rail and spindles, American ash; seat, yellow poplar; arm supports, legs, stretchers, so…
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Chair · New York

Pair of Armchairs

Maker unknown · New York · 1790–1800

Medium
Crest rail and spindles, American ash; seat, yellow poplar; arm supports, legs, stretchers, soft maple
Dimensions
37.5 x 23 in. (95.3 x 58.4 cm)
Accession
1953.50.7a-b
Credit line
Gift of C. Sanford Bull, B.A. 1893
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