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Armchair
about 1880–1900
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Mahogany, ash, iron
Dimensions
Overall: 82.6 x 92.1 x 81.9 cm (32 1/2 x 36 1/4 x 32 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Andrew Passeri, Robert Trent, and Robert G. Walker
Accession Number1991.407
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsFurniture – Seating and beds
DescriptionUpholstered armchair with wrought iron frame affixed by modern screws to a mahogany base with turned front legs on leather casters.
Signed
Inscribed in ink: "M (or A)...er & Co. (illegible)" on top of rear rail, and " Boston, Mass." on top of front rail.
Marks
Caster wheels marked: "T.R. COMB CO. *GOODYEAR 1851*" and "70" on back.
ProvenanceEarly history unknown; 1984, purchased from an antiques dealer by Robert F. Trent; 1991, gift of Andrew Passeri, Robert Walker, and Robert F. Trent (Accession Date May 22, 1991)