Collection Highlights
Portrait of a Heroic Fireman
ca. 1857
1937.328
Polychrome painted and carved wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pair of Side Chairs
Object name
Pair of Side Chairs
Date
1815-1825
Medium
Mahogany
Dimensions
Overall: 32 1/2 x 18 x 19 in. ( 82.6 x 45.7 x 48.3 cm )
Description
Mahogany Federal klismos-style side chair; scroll-back with curved crest rail, horizontal splat composed of pair of s-scrolls with fan carved pieces beneath; side rails form continuous curve to sabre-shaped front legs; slip seat.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Goodhue Livingston
Object Number
1951.640b
Gallery Label
According to the accession records, this chair and its mate were used by the Livingston family.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
