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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
Museum record:
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