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Charles Rohlfs (American, 1853–1936)
about 1898–99
Object Place: Buffalo, New York, United States

Medium/Technique Chesnut, copper and iron hardware
Dimensions Other: 115.6 x 95.9 x 62.2 cm (45 1/2 x 37 3/4 x 24 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Museum purchase with funds donated by a friend of the Department of American Decorative Arts and Sculpture and the Arthur Mason Knapp Fund
Accession Number1983.14
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsFurnitureSeating and beds

Marks Interior of PL side incised at top right with maker's monogram: "R" within a bow saw design
ProvenanceAbout 1898 or 1899, commissioned by a Buffalo, New York family from the artist; 1982, consigned by them to Christie's, New York; 1982, purchased by the MFA at Christie's, December 11, 1982, sale 5242, lot 90 (Acquisition date: January 27, 1983).