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Side Chair

c. 1937

Charles Squires

Associated Names

Charles Squires

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a technical drawing of a chair. It includes front, side, and plan elevations with measurements, as well as detailed views of the chair leg and stretcher for reinforcement. The title "Met Museum American Wing" suggests a connection to historical American furniture design.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and ink and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.4 x 20.9 cm (10 13/16 x 8 1/4 in.)
Original IAD Object: 41"high, 21"wide, 17"deep.
Accession Number

1943.8.4181

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Upper center in black ink: Met. Museum / American Wing / Scale 1 1/2" - 1'0"

Wikidata ID

Q64539558

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