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Chinese Export Armchair Armchair

This is a armchair. It is dated ca. 1815 and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is bamboo, caning. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. William Pedlar. It is credited Gift of Mrs. William Pedlar.

  • Armchair With Slip Seat (USA)
  • turned joined mahogany-veneered oak, horse hair upholstery (probably replaced).
  • Gift of Norvin Hewitt Green.
  • 1938-58-1083

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 84.5 x 49 x 52 cm (33 1/4 x 19 5/16 x 20 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Chinese Export Armchair Armchair; China (for export); bamboo, caning; H x W x D: 84.5 x 49 x 52 cm (33 1/4 x 19 5/16 x 20 1/2 in.); Gift of Mrs. William Pedlar; 1962-75-1

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