Collection Highlights
George Washington (1732-1799)
ca. 1785-1828
1832.4
Painted plaster
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
1 of a set of 6 Side chairs
Object name
1 of a set of 6 Side chairs
Date
1890-1900
Medium
Mahogany, textile
Dimensions
Overall: 34 x 17 x 17 in. ( 86.4 x 43.2 x 43.2 cm )
Description
Mahogany Federal style side chair; square, arcaded back with carved tablet centered in top rail and four slender, square colonettes with carved palm-leaf spandrels; trapezoidal seat upholstered over the rail with zig-zag patterned textile; square, tapering front legs with spade feet and slighly back swept rear legs.
Credit Line
Gift of Benny Goodman