Collection Highlights
Elisha Kent Kane, M.D. (1820-1857)
Date:
1858
Object Number:
1859.1
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Side chair
Object Number:
1945.123b
Date:
1820-1830
Medium:
Mahogany
Dimensions:
Overall: 33 1/2 x 19 x 20 in. ( 85.1 x 48.3 x 50.8 cm )
Description:
Mahogany neoclassical klismos-style side chair; scroll back with scrolled tablet-shaped crest rail with horizontal veneered splat below; trapezoidal slip seat with caned seat below (upholstery and caning modern); saber front legs with raked rear legs.
Gallery Label:
This chair belonged to Frederic de Peyster (1790-1882), who lived at 76 University Place, New York City.
Credit Line:
Gift of Estelle de Peyster Hosmer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
