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From: American Art Association, Anderson Galleries, Inc., American Antiques: The Collection of Nathan Cushing, sale cat. (February 27, 1930), 41, lot 144
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Easy chair

Object number

RIF2006

Maker

Maker Unknown

Date

1750–70

Current location

Unknown

Geography

Probably made in New York, formerly said to have been made in Rhode Island
(view a map of Rhode Island)

Medium

Mahogany

Style

Chippendale

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pierce, East Greenwich, Rhode Island; by descent to her sister, Mrs. Fannie Waters; sold by her to Nathan Cushing, Providence, Rhode Island; consigned to American Art Association Anderson Galleries, Inc., New York, February 27, 1930, lot 144

Associated names

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pierce
Mrs. Fannie Waters
Nathan Cushing
American Art Association
Anderson Galleries

Bibliography

American Art Association and Anderson Galleries, New York, American Antiques: The Collection of Nathan Cushing, Providence, R.I., sale cat. (February 27, 1930), 41, lot 144, ill.