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Side chair
Herter Brothers (American, 1865–1905)
1875–80
Object Place: New York City, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Cherry with light-wood marquetry and gilt striping
Dimensions
84.5 x 43.2 x 47.6 cm (33 1/4 x 17 x 18 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Cameron and Charlotte Beers
Accession Number1996.216
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsFurniture – Seating and beds
DescriptionSmall side or reception chair with ebonized finish, gilt striping, and crest rail inlaid with light-wood marquetry flowers; trellis-work back; seat upholstered over the rails; straight front and rear stretchers; side stretchers at seat level with shaping and three pierced holes; front legs with ring turning above tapered form; plain, raked rear legs.
ProvenanceEarly history unknown; inherited by the donor in June 1979 from his mother, Ann B. Beers; given in 1996 by Cameron and Charlotte Beers, Needham, Massachusetts.