Armchair
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Armchair

TitleArmchair
Date1740–60 18th century
MediumWalnut, ash, white pine
OriginAmerican American
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineBequest of Maria P. James, 1910
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Armchair” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1740–60. It is executed in walnut, ash, white pine. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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