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Armchair (France)

This is a armchair. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1970. Its medium is wood, metal, tapestry. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was bequest of Angelika Wertheim Frink.

  • Side Chair (France)
  • carved and joined mahogany-veneered wood, tapestry (seat, back).
  • Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
  • 1931-95-15

Its dimensions are

103 x 74 x 76 cm (40 9/16 x 29 1/8 x 29 15/16 in. )

Cite this object as

Armchair (France); wood, metal, tapestry; 103 x 74 x 76 cm (40 9/16 x 29 1/8 x 29 15/16 in. ); 1970-2-1

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