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Object Name
Arm Chairs
Object Number
1958-03-1,2
Description
Pair of chairs; Sheraton style; seat and back (both sides) upholstered in blue velvet; lined with brass tacks along edge; front legs round, turned with bulb foot, ring, taper, fancy turnings at top; bow front seat oblong blocks at sides with vase turned arm rest, square profile arm with rounded end; square back legs in curved form holding square upholstered back panel with straight top rail with center oblong block having veneer face; under seat glue blocks and two boards dovetailed in front and back to hold up webbing and stuffing
Comment
Purchased by donor at Woodruff (Tapping Reeve) house sale. Repaired by George Smith of Litchfield
Category
Furnishings
Date Made
ca. 1815-1845
Dimensions
35 3/4" high to back x 17 1/2" high to seat x 22 1/2" wide x 20 1/2" deep
Materials
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