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In the collection ofYale University Art Gallery
Easy Chair, 1750–90, Maple (primary and secondary); pine (arm cones)
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Chair · Newport

Easy Chair

Maker unknown · Newport · 1750–90

Medium
Maple (primary and secondary); pine (arm cones)
Dimensions
44.3 x 33.8 x 24.8 in. (112.4 x 85.7 x 62.9 cm)
Accession
2023.113.1
Credit line
Gift of Elizabeth Wells Denning, from the Brenton and Hazard families
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New England · 1788–1800
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