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Armchair: M/F.1.7-1936

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Mahogany, one of a set of six chairs and two armchairs (M/F.1.1-1.8-1936), the backs carved with wheat ears.

Legal notes

R.G. Cory Bequest

Measurements and weight

Depth: 47.5 cm
Height: 96.5 cm
Width: 60 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by Cory, Reginald

Dating

18th Century, Late
George III
Circa 1770 CE - 1800 CE

Components of the work

Upholstery composed of horsehair fabric
Frame composed of mahogany

Identification numbers

Accession number: M/F.1.7-1936
Primary reference Number: 158295
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 9 February 2021 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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