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Hall chair (one of a pair)

19th century
Object PlaceUnited States
Medium/TechniqueCarved wood, either walnut or mahogany
DimensionsOverall: 106.7 x 50.8 x 53.3 cm (42 x 20 x 21 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Henry Lyman
Accession numberRES.56.75
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ClassificationsFurniture
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InscriptionsShop marks of two superimposed carved horizontal lines appear on back of splat and on corresponding underside of seat.
ProvenancePart of the furnishings of the house built in 1842 by Theodore Lyman, Jr. (1792-1849), Heath Street, Brookline, Massachusetts; by descent in the family; 1956, gift of Mrs. Henry Lyman (Accession Date November 8, 1956)
about 1900
mid to late 19th century
about 1690-1700
about 1875
1750–70
about 1760
1861–65
About 1740–60
about 1475–1500