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 6 Side Chairs
Object name
1 of set of 6 Side Chairs
Date
ca. 1843
Medium
Mahogany, oak, textile
Dimensions
Overall: 32 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 19 in. ( 82.6 x 47 x 48.3 cm )
Description
Figured mahogany gondola side chair; back with crest rail curving into angled stiles and urn-shaped splat; U-shaped slip seat with textile upholstery (not original) on four shaped supports; saber front legs and back swept rear legs.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Florence Rogers Dietrich
Object Number
1944.325b
Marks
stamped: on top of front seat rail: "XXII"
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