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Leather, or Cromwellian, chair, 1650–90, Hard maple (Acer Saccharum); upper and lower rails of back and seat rails, red oak…
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Chair · New England

Leather, or Cromwellian, chair

Maker unknown · New England · 1650–90

Medium
Hard maple (Acer Saccharum); upper and lower rails of back and seat rails, red oak (Quercus rubra)
Dimensions
34.9 x 18 x 15.2 in. (88.6 x 45.7 x 38.6 cm) · max. W 18 in. (45.7 cm)
Accession
1965.3
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Fund
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