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Patent model for adjustable reclining chairs

George A. Schastey

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden chair with adjustable back and footrest. The chair has a wooden frame with curved legs. The chair's seat and back are upholstered with yellow fabric featuring a dark stripe down the center. The fabric has a braided trim around the edges and black fringe on the armrests and along the bottom edge of the footrest. A tag is attached to the armrest. The tag is rectangular and has handwritten text. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1873
Medium
Walnut, paper labels, and original silk upholstery
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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