Collection Highlights
Pictorial map of New York and vicinity, showing the suburban towns, and railroad and water communications
Date:
1871
Object Number:
LIB.NS4.M32.3.10.1
Medium:
Black ink on paper, backed with cloth
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pair of Side Chairs
Object Number:
1951.640a
Date:
1815-1825
Medium:
Mahogany
Dimensions:
Overall: 32 1/2 x 18 x 19 in. ( 82.6 x 45.7 x 48.3 cm )
Description:
Mahogany Federal klismos-style side chair; scroll-back with curved crest rail, horizontal splat composed of pair of s-scrolls with fan carved pieces beneath; side rails form continuous curve to sabre-shaped front legs; slip seat.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this chair and its mate were used by the Livingston family.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Goodhue Livingston
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
