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Upholstered armchair, 1730–60, Front legs, walnut; seat rails, rear legs, stretchers, soft maple
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Chair · Massachusetts

Upholstered armchair

Maker unknown · Massachusetts · 1730–60

Medium
Front legs, walnut; seat rails, rear legs, stretchers, soft maple
Dimensions
39.6 x 19.4 x 19 in. (100.5 x 49.4 x 48.3 cm) · max. W 23.1 in. (58.7 cm)
Accession
1962.31.2
Credit line
Bequest of Olive Louise Dann
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