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Hall chair (one of a pair)
19th century
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Carved wood, either walnut or mahogany
Dimensions
Overall: 106.7 x 50.8 x 53.3 cm (42 x 20 x 21 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Henry Lyman
Accession NumberRES.56.75
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsFurniture – Seating and beds
Description"Hall chair" type. Carved angular backs with masks. Ship in ellipse on heavy splat. Seats carved in very low relief. Panels carved with flowers, leaves, feathers.
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)