Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
1 of a Pair of Side Chairs
Object Number:
1952.400a
Date:
1770-1800
Medium:
Beechwood
Dimensions:
Overall: 36 x 19 x 16 1/2 in. ( 91.4 x 48.3 x 41.9 cm )
Description:
Louis XV style side chair with caned back and seat; carved serpentine crest rail and carved and molded seat rail raised on cabriole legs with shell-carved knees.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Albert E. Gallatin
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
