Collection Highlights
Dr. John Cheesman and Family with Guests: Silhouette
1840
Z.2567
Black prepared paper cut-outs, laid on beige paper with graphite, brown ink and wash, and white gouache, laid on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
1 of set of 3 Side Chairs
Object name
1 of set of 3 Side Chairs
Date
1775-90
Medium
Mahogany
Dimensions
Overall: 37 x 21 1/2 x 18 in. ( 94 x 54.6 x 45.7 cm )
Description
Mahogany Federal side chair with serpentine, pierced crestrail and slats pierced and carved with interlaced ribs in loop pattern; trapezoidal slip seat; plain square front legs; rectangular side, rear, and medial stretchers.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Object Number
1956.200c
Gallery Label
According to the accession records, these chairs were used by the Verplanck family.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.