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This oak chair is one of a set of five acquired in Aberdeen. The fret-carved splat back is characteristic of mid-18th century chairs but also of later' imitations. This chair was probably made in the latter half of the 19th century.

The drop-in seat, of leather over a frame of wood and webbing, dates from the 20th century. The frame was made by someone who had limited skills but knew what they were doing, possibly a rural joiner.

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• Online ID: 000-100-104-344-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.KNB 59.5
• Date: 19th century
  
• Material: Wood, oak and leather
  
• Dimensions: 35.00" H x 19.50" front W x 15.50" back W
  
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• Description: One of five brown leather seated oak chairs, mid 18th century style, with rectangular curving legs forming backrest, and straight rectangular front legs, 19th century
  
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