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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