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Written by: Victoria DuboisContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Furniture · Catalogue no. 61742
John TownsendSide Chair (1 of 2)
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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| Artist / Maker | John Townsend |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1775–90 |
| Culture / Origin | America, Rhode Island, Newport |
| Medium | mahogany |
| Dimensions | Overall: 39 x 24 x 18 cm (15 3/8 x 9 7/16 x 7 1/16 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Furniture and woodwork |
About the Artist
John Townsend (American, 1732–1809) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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