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Sofa, 1785–95, Mahogany; side rails, red oak; front and rear rails, yellow poplar
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Sofa & Bench · Philadelphia

Sofa

Maker unknown · Philadelphia · 1785–95

Medium
Mahogany; side rails, red oak; front and rear rails, yellow poplar
Dimensions
40.7 x 70.8 x 28.1 in. (103.3 x 179.9 x 71.4 cm) · max. W 76.1 in. (193.4 cm)
Accession
1962.31.13
Credit line
Bequest of Olive Louise Dann
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