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Side Chair

Major John Dunlap

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray chair with a high back and straight sides. Top of back has a half-circle with lines fanning out. Under that is an upside down vase shape with curved lines. Back has two long sides with horizontal lines. Seat edges are scalloped. Seat is upholstered with a floral pattern. Four legs, two in front and two in back. Two horizontal bars under seat. Side Chair by Major John Dunlap.

Artwork details

Date:
1770–90
Medium:
Cherry
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
504 × 624 px
Museum record:
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