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Folding Side Chair, 1880-1885

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Artifact Overview

The elaborate machine carving on this factory-made chair is an interpretation of the exotic Far East. Popular in the 1880s, this sub-style of Victorian furniture is known as Anglo-Japanese. This folding chair could be used in a parlor or dining room, or outdoors for a picnic.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Folding chair

Date Made

1880-1885

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished

Object ID

76.141.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cherry (Wood)
Metal

Color

Brown
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 37.5 in
Width: 18 in
Length: 12 in

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