Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State

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One from Twelve Federal Carved Mahogany Square-Back Side Chairs

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Object Details

Maker
Unknown
Date
ca. 1800-1810
Geography
United States: Massachusetts: Salem
Culture
North American
Medium
wood; mahogany
Dimensions
Overall: 35 3/8 in x 18 1/16 in x 17 5/8 in; 89.8525 cm x 45.87875 cm x 44.7675 cm
Provenance
Possibly owned by Benjamin Williams Crowninshield (1772-1851) of Salem, Massachusetts; by descent in the Crowninshield family; to the Fine Arts Committee through purchase.
Inscriptions
On Acc. No. 1971.116.10 - Large chalk "T" in old script on the inner surface of the front seat rail
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Benjamin C. Bradlee in memory of his father, Frederick J. Bradlee
Collection
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Accession Number
RR-1971.0116.1-.12

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