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Probably Thomas Jefferson Gildersleeve (1805–1871), “Turtleback Side Chair,” Probably New York …
Turtleback Side Chair
Probably Thomas Jefferson Gildersleeve (1805–1871), “Turtleback Side Chair,” Probably New York …
Probably Thomas Jefferson Gildersleeve (1805–1871), “Turtleback Side Chair,” Probably New York City, c. 1827–1835, Painted and stencilled wood, 35 1/2 x 17 5/8 x 18 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of Helaine and Burton M. Fendelman, 2017.21.1. Photo by Gavin Ashworth
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Turtleback Side Chair

Artist ((1805–1871))
Date1827–1835
Place/RegionProbably New York City
MediumPainted and stencilled wood
Dimensions35 1/2 x 17 5/8 x 18"
Credit LineGift of Helaine and Burton M. Fendelman
Accession number2017.21.1
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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