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Unknown Maker, French

Armchair

Maker

Unknown Maker, French

Culture

French

Title

Armchair
Suite of Furniture

Year

ca. 1900

Medium

  • mahogany,
  • mahogany veneer,
  • gilt brass,
  • and wool/silk tapestry weave (upholstery)

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Mahogany,
  • mahogany veneer,
  • gilt brass,
  • and wool/silk tapestry weave (upholstery)

Materials

brass (alloy), mahogany, mahogany veneer

Geography

Place Made: France

Dimensions

91.4 x 55.6 x 59 cm (36 x 21 7/8 x 23 1/4 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Harold Brown

Object Number

37.132

Type

  • Furniture

Exhibition History

On the Wall
Wallpaper by Contemporary Artists
Feb 07, 2003 – Apr 20, 2004
Ceremonial Costumes
Sep 13, 1973 – Oct 14, 1973

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Unknown Maker, French
Armchair; Suite of Furniture, ca. 1900
Mahogany, mahogany veneer, gilt brass, and wool/silk tapestry weave (upholstery)
91.4 x 55.6 x 59 cm (36 x 21 7/8 x 23 1/4 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Harold Brown 37.132

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