Artist:
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George Washington Maher
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Title:
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Armchair
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Date:
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c. 1912
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Medium:
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Oak with leather upholstery
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Dimensions:
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46 1/4 x 25 5/16 x 22 in. (117.5 x 64.3 x 55.9 cm)
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Credit Line:
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The Anne and Hadlai Hall Fund, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Sturgis and Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hyatt
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Location:
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Gallery 300
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George Maher's unified scheme of architecture for Rockledge included the flattened arch, a commanding architectural element that echoed the solidity of the bluffs behind the house. The flattened arch motif was also used in this chair from the dining suite.
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Artist/Creator(s)
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Name:
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Maher, George Washington
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Role:
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Designer
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Nationality:
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American
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Life Dates:
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American, 1864-1926
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Object Description
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Inscriptions:
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Classification:
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Furniture
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Creation Place:
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North America, United States, , ,
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Accession #:
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88.45
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Owner:
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The Minneapolis Institute of Arts
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