Sofa
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Sofa

TitleSofa
ArtistJohn and Joseph W. Meeks Company American, active 1836–59 New York
Date1856–65 19th century
MediumRosewood and upholstery
Classificationseating
OriginNew York City New York City
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Charlotte McCall Ladd, Anne McCall Dommerich, Esther Foote, and Margaret McCall Dommeritch in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Sumner T. McCall
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Sofa” is a work by John and Joseph W. Meeks Company American, active 1836–59 New York, dated 1856–65. It is executed in rosewood 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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