Pair of Upholstered Armchairs (Aesthetic Movement style)
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Caption
Herter Brothers American, 1865–1905. Pair of Upholstered Armchairs (Aesthetic Movement style), ca. 1881. Mahogany, modern upholstery, a: 36 1/2 x 31 x 29 1/2 in. (92.7 x 78.7 x 74.9 cm) b: 36 x 29 x 29 1/2 in. (91.4 x 73.7 x 74.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. William E. S. Griswold in memory of her father, John Sloane, 41.980.4a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 41.980.4a_view1_bw_IMLS.jpg)
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Collection
Artist
Title
Pair of Upholstered Armchairs (Aesthetic Movement style)
Date
ca. 1881
Medium
Mahogany, modern upholstery
Classification
Dimensions
a: 36 1/2 x 31 x 29 1/2 in. (92.7 x 78.7 x 74.9 cm) b: 36 x 29 x 29 1/2 in. (91.4 x 73.7 x 74.9 cm)
Markings
Impressed on underside of flat disc-like molding, proper left rear leg: "680". Four casters impressed "70" on one side of wheel and "THE INDIA (RUBBER COMB CO.) NEW YORK" on other side of wheel.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. William E. S. Griswold in memory of her father, John Sloane
Accession Number
41.980.4a-b
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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