Pair of Upholstered Slipper Chairs
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Herter Brothers (American, 1865–1905). Pair of Upholstered Slipper Chairs, ca. 1881. Mahogany, original green velvet upholstery (Aesthetic Movement style), each, chairs are same size: 34 1/2 x 24 x 26 in. (87.6 x 61 x 66 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. William E. S. Griswold in memory of her father, John Sloane, 41.980.6a-b. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Title
Pair of Upholstered Slipper Chairs
Date
ca. 1881
Medium
Mahogany, original green velvet upholstery (Aesthetic Movement style)
Classification
Dimensions
each, chairs are same size: 34 1/2 x 24 x 26 in. (87.6 x 61 x 66 cm)
Markings
Impressed on underside of flat disc-like molding, proper left rear leg: "681". Four casters impressed "40" on one side fo sheel and "THE INDIA (RUBBER COMB CO.) NEW YORK" on other side of wheel.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. William E. S. Griswold in memory of her father, John Sloane
Accession Number
41.980.6a-b
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