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Sgabello Chair

This is a chair. It is dated 16th century and we acquired it in 1926. Its medium is carved walnut. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Charles W. Gould. It is credited Gift of Charles W. Gould.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 105 x 30.2 x 42.5cm (41 5/16 x 11 7/8 x 16 3/4in.)

It has the following markings

Carved in back of seat with monogram: "A.D." in cartouche

Cite this object as

Sgabello Chair; Italy; carved walnut; H x W x D: 105 x 30.2 x 42.5cm (41 5/16 x 11 7/8 x 16 3/4in.); Gift of Charles W. Gould; 1926-11-11

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