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Side Chair
Probably designed by: Bruce Talbert (Scottish, 1838–1881)
Probably made by: Gillow and Company
Probably uppholstered by: Cecil Millar
Probably made by: Gillow and Company
Probably uppholstered by: Cecil Millar
English
about 1875
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Wood
Dimensions
85.72 cm (33 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of John H.J. Lewis
Accession Number1985.699
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsFurniture – Seating and beds
DescriptionEnglish cherry (?) and various inlaid woods, oil gilding and upholstery. Shaped crest rail with carved decoration connects two turned stiles with carved and inlaid decoration and partial gilding. Back splat is fitted with upholstered back support. Seat rails are decorated with carved and stained banding;turned front legs with bands of inlay and partial gilding. Front legs are co nnected to splayed back legs by stretchers of two semi circles. (one of a pair, with 1985.700)