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Armchair

Medium: Cast iron
Place Made: USA
Dates: ca. 1850-1900
Dimensions: 29 1/2 x 21 1/2 x 16 1/4 in. (74.9 x 54.6 x 41.3 cm)
Markings: no marks
Signature: no signature
Inscriptions: no inscriptions
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 72.180.4
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Eben Breed
Image: Overall, 72.180.4_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Armchair, cast iron, painted black. Rustic design of intertwined twigs and leaves. Rectangular seat, arched arms, arch-topped rectangular back, side stiles extend above back where they are scrolled backwards and extend below seat to form rear legs. Side stretchers are made of inter-twining vines. Condition: Excellent except for heavy paint job which has clogged up some details. Former red or bright orange shows through in some places.

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