Chair
ca.1850 (made)
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Papier mâché chair japanned black, decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay, partially painted, and a painted oval cartouche of Melrose Abbey on the back rest. Cabriole front legs with gilded leaf mouldings and upholstered seat.
Object details
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| Brief description | Papier mâché chair with pierced and painted back, English, ca.1850, Jennens & Bettridge |
| Physical description | Papier mâché chair japanned black, decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay, partially painted, and a painted oval cartouche of Melrose Abbey on the back rest. Cabriole front legs with gilded leaf mouldings and upholstered seat. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr M. L. Horn |
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| Accession number | W.3A-1929 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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