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Armchair, upholstered

Date1770-1800

OriginEngland (probably)

MediumMahogany and beech

DimensionsOH: 3' 2 1/8"; OW: 2' 1/4"; OD: 2' 1 1/2"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1963-39

DescriptionArmchair, open arm. Rectangular back; shaped arms and curved arm posts. Rectangular seat, diagonal corner braces in front. Plain, unmoulded front legs, square in cross section, chamfered on inner corners; back legs kick out; similarly chamfered. Plain rectangular stretchers between side and back legs; medial stretcher slightly to rear of front.
InscribedOn back rail, hidden from normal view, are inked inscriptions, not too legible: "T/ or J/L box"
ProvenanceDealer acquired chair in South Carolina.