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1950

  • We acquired this object.

2001

2025

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corner reading chair Chair

This is a chair. It is dated late 18th century and we acquired it in 1950. Its medium is wood (walnut, fruitwood), upholstery, iron. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Paul Moore. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Paul Moore.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 91 x 68 x 72cm (35 13/16 x 26 3/4 x 28 3/8in.)

Cite this object as

corner reading chair Chair; France; wood (walnut, fruitwood), upholstery, iron; H x W x D: 91 x 68 x 72cm (35 13/16 x 26 3/4 x 28 3/8in.); Gift of Mrs. Paul Moore; 1950-42-1-a/c

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