Side Chair
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Side Chair

TitleSide Chair
ArtistArtist unknown (American, 19th century) New York
Date1805–12 19th century
MediumMahogany, ash, cherry, white pine, and upholstery
Classificationseating
OriginNew York City New York City
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit linePurchased with funds provided by Susan Bennett, Marshall Field, Mrs. Edna Graham, the Oak Park-River Forest Association of the Women's Board, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schwartz, Jeffrey Shedd, and Martha and William Steen; Jay W. McGreevy Endowment; Susan Bennett in memory of Philipp Brockington; Miss Charlotte Olson, and gift of Dr. and Mrs. Dudley Phelps Sanford through Exchange
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Side Chair” is a work by Artist unknown (American, 19th century) New York, dated 1805–12. It is executed in mahogany, ash, cherry, white pine, 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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