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Group shot: 1996.216, 1990.105
Side chair
Group shot: 1996.216, 1990.105

Side chair

Herter Brothers (American, 1865–1905)
about 1878–1880
Object PlaceNew York, New York, United States
Medium/TechniqueEbonized cherry, light-wood marquetry, gilt striping; reproduction upholstery
DimensionsOverall: 84.4 x 44.0 x 47.8 cm (33 1/4 x 17 5/16 x 18 7/8 in.)
Credit LineMuseum purchase with funds donated by the Estate of Richard Bruce E. LaCont
Accession number1990.105
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ClassificationsFurniture
Collections
Inscriptions"Store" in pencil behind the back rail.ProvenanceAbout 1878-1880, possibly part of a set made for the San Francisco home of railroad magnate Mark Hopkins; 1891, inherited by Mary Hopkins' second husband, Edward F. Searles; by 1989, with Peter Hill, Inc. (dealer), East Lempster, New Hampshire; 1990, sold by Peter Hill, Inc. to the MFA . (Accession date: February 28, 1990).
Side chair
Herter Brothers
1875–80
Group shot: 2013.1676.1-2
Herter Brothers
about 1881–82
Conservation Status: After reupholstering
Kilian Brothers
about 1870
Restricted: For reference only
Herter Brothers
about 1880
Cabinet
about 1880
Desk
A. Kimbel & J. Cabus
about 1876
Parlor cabinet
about 1870–90
Table
1875–95