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DEACESSIONED February 26, 2015
Church pew
Formerly attributed to: Henry Hobson Richardson (American, 1838–1886)
about 1884-1886
Object Place: Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Walnut
Dimensions
105.4 x 194.3 x 47.0 cm (41 1/2 x 76 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Samuel Putnam Avery Fund
Accession Number1972.856
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsFurniture – Seating and beds
DescriptionStraight-backed church pew with wing sides curving down to rounded arms and protruding base; a loose upholstered cushion covers the seat; a plaque attached to each arm is stamped with a number; a rack for hymnals and communion cups is attached to the back.
InscriptionsTwo silver-colored metal plaques affixed to the arms. Proper right reads "113." Proper left reads "35."
ProvenanceUsed in the Immanuel Baptist Church, Newton Corners, Massachusetts; purchased by the Museum in 1972 (Accession Date September 13, 1972). February 26, 2015, deaccessioned by the MFA for sale through Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.