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Sack-Back Windsor Armchair, 1780–1800, Ash or hickory (spindles, arm rail, and crest rail); chestnut (seat); oak (arm suppor…
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Chair · Rhode Island

Sack-Back Windsor Armchair

Maker unknown · Rhode Island · 1780–1800

Medium
Ash or hickory (spindles, arm rail, and crest rail); chestnut (seat); oak (arm supports); maple (side stretchers and legs); birch (medial stretcher)
Dimensions
38.5 x 24.1 x 19.3 in. (97.8 x 61.3 x 48.9 cm)
Accession
2020.20.2
Credit line
Gift of Terry and Richard Albright, B.A. 1961
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