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Armchair

Production arm chair attributed to Sister Lillian Barlow or Brother William Perkins, Second Family, Mount Lebanon, NY

1927-1940

Object ID

1992.1.45

Community

New York, Mount Lebanon

Makers

Shaker

Family

Second Family

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Description

Perkins-Barlow era production chair, possibly a #5. Maple with rush seat; wire nails pin all mortise and tenon joints. Natural finish, which appears to be original to the chair. Rush seat is poorly woven; possibly original to chair.

Dimensions

41 1/4 x 23 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (104.9 x 59.7 x 47.0 cm)

New York, Mount Lebanon

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