Collection Highlights
Southern Chivalry - Argument versus Club's
Date:
1856
Object Number:
PR.010.1856.4
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
1 of set of 3 Side Chairs
Object Number:
1956.200c
Date:
1775-90
Medium:
Mahogany
Dimensions:
Overall: 37 x 21 1/2 x 18 in. ( 94 x 54.6 x 45.7 cm )
Description:
Mahogany Federal side chair with serpentine, pierced crestrail and slats pierced and carved with interlaced ribs in loop pattern; trapezoidal slip seat; plain square front legs; rectangular side, rear, and medial stretchers.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, these chairs were used by the Verplanck family.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
