Collection Highlights
Shrewsbury River, New Jersey
Date:
1859
Object Number:
S-229
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Side chairs (4)
Object Number:
1934.159a-d
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Rosewood, oak, textile
Dimensions:
each approx.: 17 1/2 x 20 in. ( 44.4 x 50.8 cm )
Description:
Set of four rosewood Rococo Revival side chairs; rounded open back with leaf-carved crest rail with lozenge-shaped hole in center, and shaped slat with carving similar to that of crest rail; seat with serpentine edge upholstered over the rail with gold-colored damask; front seat rail carved with leaf and scroll decoration; cabriole front legs with leaf-carved knees and scroll feet; slightly back swept rear legs.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
