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This chair was acquired in Whithorn in Galloway. The straight arms, decorated at the sides, are characteristic of the south-west of Scotland. The chair dates from the 17th or early 18th century.

The top rail is inscribed 'GR ID / 1710'. This inscription probably records a marriage. The top rail may not be original to the chair, however.

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• Online ID: 000-180-000-007-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.KN 7
• Date: 1710
  17th or early 18th century
  
• Material: Wood, oak. Inscription: On head-piece: GR ID 1710
  Armchair
  
• Dimensions: 1020 mm H x 580 mm L x 610 mm W
  
• What: Armchair
  
• Subject: Furniture (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who:
• Where: Scotland, Wigtownshire, Whithorn
  
• Event:
• Description: Armchair of oak with "GR ID 1710" carved on the head-piece, from Whithorn
  
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