Side Chair
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Side Chair

TitleSide Chair
ArtistArtist unknown (American, 18th century) Philadelphia
Date1755–75 18th century
MediumMahogany, yellow pine, white pine, Atlantic white cedar, and upholstery
Classificationseating
OriginPhiladelphia Philadelphia
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of the Antiquarian Society
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Side Chair” is a work by Artist unknown (American, 18th century) Philadelphia, dated 1755–75. It is executed in mahogany, yellow pine, white pine, atlantic white cedar, 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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