Thomas Brooks (American, 1811–1887). <em>Side Chair</em>, 1872. Walnut, modern upholstery, 38 1/4 x 23 x 17 1/2 in. (97.2 x 58.4 x 44.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Arthur W. Clement, 52.118. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 52.118_bw.jpg)

Thomas Brooks (American, 1811–1887). Side Chair, 1872. Walnut, modern upholstery, 38 1/4 x 23 x 17 1/2 in. (97.2 x 58.4 x 44.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Arthur W. Clement, 52.118. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 52.118_bw.jpg)

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Side Chair

Decorative Arts and Design

On View: Decorative Art, 19th Century, 4th Floor

MAKER Thomas Brooks, American, 1811–1887

MEDIUM Walnut, modern upholstery

Place Made: Brooklyn, New York, United States

DATES 1872

DIMENSIONS 38 1/4 x 23 x 17 1/2 in. (97.2 x 58.4 x 44.5 cm) (show scale)

MARKINGS Casters marked with "4" on each side of wheel.

COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design

ACCESSION NUMBER 52.118

CREDIT LINE Gift of Arthur W. Clement

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Renaissance Revival style mahogany sidechair with upholstered back and seat; en suite with armchair 52.120. Top rail has center part of dolphins, shell, and rosettes. Back stiles have scroll curve near seat. Front legs turned on casters. Wool damask upholstery. Condition: Some chipped elements.

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Decorative Art, 19th Century, 4th Floor

CAPTION Thomas Brooks (American, 1811–1887). Side Chair, 1872. Walnut, modern upholstery, 38 1/4 x 23 x 17 1/2 in. (97.2 x 58.4 x 44.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Arthur W. Clement, 52.118. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 52.118_bw.jpg)

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