Side chair
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Side chair

TitleSide chair
ArtistHerter Brothers
Date1879 19th century
MediumRosewood, brass, mother-of-pearl, and reproduction upholstery
OriginAmerican American
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Barrie A. and Deedee Wigmore, 2014
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Side chair” is a work by Herter Brothers, dated 1879. It is executed in rosewood, brass, mother-of-pearl, and reproduction upholstery. 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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