Pair of Side Chairs
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Pair of Side Chairs

TitlePair of Side Chairs
ArtistCarving attributed to Samuel McIntire (American, 1757–1811) Salem, Massachusetts
Date1794–99 18th century
MediumMahogany, ash, birch, and upholstery
Classificationseating
OriginSalem Salem
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit linePurchased with funds provided by the Antiquarian Society through the Edith Almy Adams Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Pair of Side Chairs” is a work by Carving attributed to Samuel McIntire (American, 1757–1811) Salem, Massachusetts, dated 1794–99. It is executed in mahogany, ash, birch, and upholstery and classified as seating. 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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