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Chair: M.16-1978

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Current Location: Gallery 7 (Courtauld)

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Armchair of carved and turned walnut with replacement cane back and seat.

Notes

History note: A. F. S. Gow, MA by whom lent since 1941

Legal notes

Purchased with the Gow Fund, 1978

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1978)

Dating

17th Century, Late
Circa 1680 - Circa 1700

Components of the work

Frame composed of walnut
Back composed of cane Height 123 cm
Seat composed of cane

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.16-1978
Primary reference Number: 77218
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 July 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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