Detail View: The AMICA Library: Armchair
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AMICA ID:
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MIA_.88.45
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AMICA Library Year:
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1998
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Object Type:
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Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects
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Creator Name:
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Maher, George Washington
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Creator Nationality:
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North American; American
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Creator Role:
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designer
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Creator Dates/Places:
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1864 - 1926
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Gender:
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M
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Creator Name-CRT:
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George Washington Maher
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Title:
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Armchair
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View:
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3/4 view
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Creation Date:
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about 1912
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Creation Start Date:
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1900
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Creation End Date:
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1914
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Materials and Techniques:
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oak, leather
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Classification Term:
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Furniture
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Dimensions:
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H.46-1/4 x W.25-5/16 x D.22 in.
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Component Measured:
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overall
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Measurement Unit:
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in
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AMICA Contributor:
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The Minneapolis Institute of Arts
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Owner Location:
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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ID Number:
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88.45
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Credit Line:
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Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Sturgis, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hyatt, and the Anne and Hadlai Hall Fund
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Rights:
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Context:
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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 designs for the furnishings, including this chair from the dining suite. |
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Related Image Identifier Link:
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MIA_.2254c.tif
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