Armchair
1710-1730 (made)
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Winged walnut armchair upholstered with needlework in wool on canvas, raised on cabriole legs and stretchers with pad feet. The embroidery depicts scenes from the story of Dido and Aeneas
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Armchair upholstered in needlework, English, 1710-1730 |
| Physical description | Winged walnut armchair upholstered with needlework in wool on canvas, raised on cabriole legs and stretchers with pad feet. The embroidery depicts scenes from the story of Dido and Aeneas |
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| Credit line | Given by Douglas Eyre |
| Bibliographic reference | John Gloag, The English Tradition in Design (London: King Penguin, 1947), fig. 25 |
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| Accession number | W.25:1-1922 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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