Chair, ca. 1750–60 Carved red walnut, silk damask (reproduction). Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund. 2006-5-1.

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What is this?

The pierced back splat and crest carved in rococo style with foliate decoration; the knees of the front cabriole legs with carved rococo foliate scroll decoration descending to hairy paw feet. The tapered and raked rear legs with stretcher between. Upholstery replaced.

This is a chair from United Kingdom. It is dated ca. 1750–60 and we acquired it in 2006. Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund. This object is currently resting in our storage facility ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Its medium is

carved red walnut, silk damask (reproduction)

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 95.5 x 62 x 57.5 cm (37 5/8 x 24 7/16 x 22 5/8 in.)

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