Collection Highlights
Group of Chicago Zouave Cadets
Date:
Object Number:
PR.049.FF.MIL.CHIZOU
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Seat
Object Number:
1947.261
Date:
1750-1850
Medium:
Hickory, whalebone
Dimensions:
Overall: 19 5/8 x 22 1/4 x 18 in. ( 49.8 x 56.5 x 45.7 cm )
Description:
Seat made of whale's vertebra; hickory spindles fashioned into windsor-type back with curved crest rail and arms.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this chair was probably used as a boat seat.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
