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George Jakob Hunzinger (American, born Germany, 1835–1898). <em>Reclining Armchair</em>, patented February 6, 1866. Walnut, various woods, original fringe, late 19th century second show cover, original upholstery retained below on armrests Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Elsie Patchen Halstead, 60.133.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 60.133.2.jpg)
George Jakob Hunzinger (American, born Germany, 1835–1898). Reclining Armchair, patented February 6, 1866. Walnut, various woods, original fringe, late 19th century second show cover, original upholstery retained below on armrests Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Elsie Patchen Halstead, 60.133.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 60.133.2.jpg)
George Jakob Hunzinger (American, born Germany, 1835–1898). <em>Reclining Armchair</em>, patented February 6, 1866. Walnut, various woods, original fringe, late 19th century second show cover, original upholstery retained below on armrests Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Elsie Patchen Halstead, 60.133.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 60.133.2.jpg)

George Jakob Hunzinger (American, born Germany, 1835–1898). Reclining Armchair, patented February 6, 1866. Walnut, various woods, original fringe, late 19th century second show cover, original upholstery retained below on armrests Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Elsie Patchen Halstead, 60.133.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 60.133.2.jpg)

George Jakob Hunzinger (American, born Germany, 1835–1898). <em>Reclining Armchair</em>, patented February 6, 1866. Walnut, various woods, original fringe, late 19th century second show cover, original upholstery retained below on armrests Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Elsie Patchen Halstead, 60.133.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 60.133.2_mark_bw_IMLS.jpg)

George Jakob Hunzinger (American, born Germany, 1835–1898). Reclining Armchair, patented February 6, 1866. Walnut, various woods, original fringe, late 19th century second show cover, original upholstery retained below on armrests Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Elsie Patchen Halstead, 60.133.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 60.133.2_mark_bw_IMLS.jpg)

George Jakob Hunzinger (American, born Germany, 1835–1898). <em>Reclining Armchair</em>, patented February 6, 1866. Walnut, various woods, original fringe, late 19th century second show cover, original upholstery retained below on armrests Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Elsie Patchen Halstead, 60.133.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 60.133.2_detail2_bw_IMLS.jpg)

George Jakob Hunzinger (American, born Germany, 1835–1898). Reclining Armchair, patented February 6, 1866. Walnut, various woods, original fringe, late 19th century second show cover, original upholstery retained below on armrests Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Elsie Patchen Halstead, 60.133.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 60.133.2_detail2_bw_IMLS.jpg)

George Jakob Hunzinger (American, born Germany, 1835–1898). <em>Reclining Armchair</em>, patented February 6, 1866. Walnut, various woods, original fringe, late 19th century second show cover, original upholstery retained below on armrests Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Elsie Patchen Halstead, 60.133.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 60.133.2_detail1_bw_IMLS.jpg)

George Jakob Hunzinger (American, born Germany, 1835–1898). Reclining Armchair, patented February 6, 1866. Walnut, various woods, original fringe, late 19th century second show cover, original upholstery retained below on armrests Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Elsie Patchen Halstead, 60.133.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 60.133.2_detail1_bw_IMLS.jpg)

George Jakob Hunzinger (American, born Germany, 1835–1898). <em>Reclining Armchair</em>, patented February 6, 1866. Walnut, various woods, original fringe, late 19th century second show cover, original upholstery retained below on armrests Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Elsie Patchen Halstead, 60.133.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 60.133.2_bw_IMLS.jpg)

George Jakob Hunzinger (American, born Germany, 1835–1898). Reclining Armchair, patented February 6, 1866. Walnut, various woods, original fringe, late 19th century second show cover, original upholstery retained below on armrests Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Elsie Patchen Halstead, 60.133.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 60.133.2_bw_IMLS.jpg)

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Reclining Armchair

Decorative Arts and Design

MAKER George Jakob Hunzinger, American, born Germany, 1835–1898
MEDIUM Walnut, various woods, original fringe, late 19th century second show cover, original upholstery retained below on armrests
DATES patented February 6, 1866
COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER 60.133.2
CREDIT LINE Bequest of Elsie Patchen Halstead
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
CAPTION George Jakob Hunzinger (American, born Germany, 1835–1898). Reclining Armchair, patented February 6, 1866. Walnut, various woods, original fringe, late 19th century second show cover, original upholstery retained below on armrests Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Elsie Patchen Halstead, 60.133.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 60.133.2.jpg)
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George Jakob Hunzinger (American, born Germany, 1835–1898). <em>Reclining Armchair</em>, patented February 6, 1866. Walnut, various woods, original fringe, late 19th century second show cover, original upholstery retained below on armrests Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Elsie Patchen Halstead, 60.133.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 60.133.2.jpg)

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