Collection Highlights
Punch bowl: Landing of Lafayette
1840-1850
1910.24
Earthenware
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
1 from Set of 4 Side Chairs
Object name
1 from Set of 4 Side Chairs
Date
1850-1870
Medium
Rosewood, textile
Dimensions
Overall: 33 3/4 x 17 1/2 x 16 in. ( 85.7 x 44.4 x 40.6 cm )
Description
Oval-back side chairs with floral marquetry inlaid, laminated back; round seat with oval inlay on seat rail, slightly cabrioled front legs.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. George W. Cane
Object Number
1952.88d
Gallery Label
According to the accession records, this chair and its mate were used in the New York City home of the donor's parents. A similar chair is in the collections of the Brooklyn Museum (1990.197).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
