Collection Highlights
The Indian: The Dying Chief Contemplating the Progress of Civilization
1856
1875.4
White marble and wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Armchair
Object name
Armchair
Date
1740-1760
Medium
Cherry
Dimensions
Overall: 39 1/4 x 28 1/4 x 22 in. ( 99.7 x 71.8 x 55.9 cm )
Description
Cherry Queen Anne armchair with yoke-shaped crest rail, vase-shaped splat, bowed stiles and scrolled arms with curved supports; trapezoidal needlepoint- covered slip seat, scalloped front rail; cabriole front legs with pad feet, chamfered rear legs, turned side, rear, and medial stretchers.
Credit Line
Bequest of Irving S. Olds
Object Number
1963.172
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
