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Armchair: M.8A-1960

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Giltwood open armchair with upholstered seat and wheel back, the copper panel in the centre back painted with sprays of flowers. One of a pair with M.8B-1960.

Legal notes

Given by Miss Marjorie McInnes Claye, in accordance with the wishes of her brother Charles Claye

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Claye, Marjorie McInnes, Miss

Dating

18th Century, Late
George III
Production date: circa AD 1785

School or Style

Neoclassical

Components of the work

Frame composed of giltwood
Centre Back composed of paint copper
Seat

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.8A-1960
Primary reference Number: 77345
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 17 August 2022 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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