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Armchair, man's (from a Rococo revival parlor set )
1850–70
Object Place: Probably Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Rosewood, upholstery
Dimensions
Overall: 110.5 x 66 x 81.9 cm (43 1/2 x 26 x 32 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of John Fenn Brill
Accession Number1982.480
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsFurniture – Seating and beds
DescriptionCabriole legs with leaf carving at feet and knees. Shaped back legs, round in section. Casters on all four feet. Serpentine front seat rail with deeply carved floral motif. Shaped arm supports molded on front edge; upholstered back. Pierced and carved crest, deeply carved flowers on a shaped shield flanked by "S"-scrolls, seed pods.
ProvenanceDonor purchased the object from the estate of Hazel Leonard, Seekonk, MA