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Banister-back armchair

Object number

RIF3072

Maker

Maker Unknown

Date

1720–60

Current location

Unknown

Geography

Made in Connecticut, or made in Rhode Island
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Marks

Unknown

Inscriptions

Unknown

Provenance

Mrs. James W. Marvin (1913–1978) and Dr. James W. Marvin (1909–1977), Burlington, Vermont; consigned by their estate to Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, September 30 and October 1, 1978, lot 313

Associated names

Sotheby Parke Bernet
Dr. James Wallace Marvin, Jr.

Bibliography

Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, Important Americana: The Collection of the Late Dr. and Mrs. James W. Marvin, sale cat. (September 30–October 1, 1978), lot 313, ill.