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Artist unidentified, “Fancy Side Chair,” Probably New York or Connecticut, United States, c.183…
Fancy Side Chair
Artist unidentified, “Fancy Side Chair,” Probably New York or Connecticut, United States, c.183…
Artist unidentified, “Fancy Side Chair,” Probably New York or Connecticut, United States, c.1830–1845, Paint, bronze powder stenciling, and gold leaf on wood, 35 3/8 × 17 1/4 × 19 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of the Historical Society of Early American Decoration, 82.19.1.
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Fancy Side Chair

Possibly createdNew York, United States
Possibly createdConnecticut, United States
Date1830–1845
MediumPaint, bronze powder stenciling, and gold leaf on wood with painted rush seat
Dimensions35 3/8 × 17 1/4 × 19"
Credit LineGift of the Historical Society of Early American Decoration
Accession number82.19.1
ClassificationFurniture/Furnishings
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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