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Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
ca. 1793
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White marble
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Luce Center
One from Pair of Side Chairs
Object name
One from Pair of Side Chairs
Date
1846-1847
Medium
Rosewood
Dimensions
Overall: 37 x 18 x 23 in. ( 94 x 45.7 x 58.4 cm )
Description
Rococo revial side chair with scroll-carved scrolled crest and oval piercing below crest; front seat rail and knees carved with reversing C-scroll, foliage, and shell motifs; short cabriole legs with scroll feet; rectangular rear legs. Upholstered with modern gray fabric with black stripes.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Abeel Canda
Object Number
1947.272c
Gallery Label
According to the donor, this suite of furniture was made for his grandfather John Howard Abeel, who lived on the corner of 8th Street and 2nd Avenue.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
