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The image shows a wooden armchair with a decorative backrest and an upholstered seat with a floral pattern. The chair is primarily brown, with the seat cushion featuring a combination of green and white patterns. It is positioned against a plain, light background.
Index of American Design1943.8.4284

Armchair

M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin

c. 1939 · watercolor, colored pencil and some heightening onpaperboard

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The image shows a large wooden chair with ornate carvings on the backrest and arms. The seat and back cushion are upholstered in yellow fabric with a floral pattern. The color palette includes dark brown wood tones and soft yellow fabric with hints of gold. The chair is centered in the image against a light background.
Index of American Design1943.8.4316

Armchair

Elisabeth Fulda

c. 1937 · watercolor, colored pencil and graphite on paper

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The image shows an ornate chair with intricate carvings, a high back, and red upholstery. The colors featured are red, black, and brown. There is a matching red fabric swatch in the top left corner and the name "Charles Cullen" signed at the bottom right.
Index of American Design1943.8.4322

Armchair

Charles Cullen

c. 1936 · watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and some heightening on paper

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The image shows a single black and green chair with an elegant design. The chair has ornate scroll arms and legs that resemble animal paws. The upholstery is deep green with black detailing, and there are golden accents along the grooves and edges. The chair is centered in the image, with its backrest slightly leaning to the left and its legs firmly planted on the bottom part of the frame.
Index of American Design1943.8.4325

Armchair

Ernest Busenbark

1935/1942 · watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

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A wooden chair with a floral carved backrest is the focus of the image. It is upholstered in light beige fabric with green and orange floral embroidery. Sketches of different components of the chair are positioned around it, in grayscale. The chair is mainly dark wood brown and light beige with touches of green and orange. The sketches are placed in the upper right and lower left corners on a neutral background.
Index of American Design1943.8.4327

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Floyd R. Sharp

c. 1936 · watercolor, gouache, colored pencil and graphite on paper

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The image displays an ornate armchair with a wooden frame and upholstered seat, backrest, and arm panels adorned with intricate floral patterns in muted pastel tones. The armchair is centrally positioned on a light beige background.
Index of American Design1943.8.4328

Armchair

Edna C. Rex

c. 1937 · watercolor, gouache, colored pencil and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows a vintage wooden armchair with intricate design, featuring a black cushioned seat and backrest. The chair is in dark, polished wood tones with black upholstery. It is positioned against a plain, light-colored background, showcasing its stylized legs and carved detailing on the backrest.
Index of American Design1943.8.4329

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Edward A. Darby

1935/1942 · watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, pen and ink and graphite on paper

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The image shows a wooden chair with a natural, brown finish and a woven seat at its center. The chair is standing upright with both of its curved armrests visible. The color palette consists of shades of brown and beige. The chair is against a plain, light background. The name "Joe Brenman Jr." is written near the bottom right corner of the image.
Index of American Design1943.8.4427

Armchair

Joe Brennan

1940 · watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and some heightening on paperboard

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The image displays a wooden chair with a woven seat. The chair has a natural wood finish with a slightly darker tone on the turned spindles and woven seat area. The chair is positioned centrally in the image, facing forward with its back and one armrest visible.
Index of American Design1943.8.4541

Armchair

Isadore Goldberg

1939 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperbaord

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The image displays a wooden high-back chair with turned legs, a woven seat, and a series of five arched slats forming the backrest. The chair is predominantly in shades of brown and beige. It is positioned in the center of the frame, facing the viewer directly. The chair exhibits detailed craftsmanship in the armrests and the texture of the woven seat, against a plain, light background.
Index of American Design1943.8.4543

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Harry Eisman

1940 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows a wooden armchair with a spindle-back design in varying shades of brown. It is positioned centrally against a plain, light neutral background, highlighting the texture and color of the wood. The chair is slightly angled to the side, displaying both the seat and backrest.
Index of American Design1943.8.4571

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Harry Mann Waddell

1940 · watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

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The image shows a wooden armchair with a high back and four horizontal slats. The seat is woven, possibly with rush or cane material. The chair has turned legs and arm supports with a natural wood finish. The color palette includes warm earthy tones like beige, light brown, and some darker brown in the weaving. The chair is centrally positioned in the image with symmetrical and balanced appearance, inviting focus on its craftsmanship and details.
Index of American Design1943.8.4609

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Erwin Schwabe

c. 1937 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

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The image depicts a wooden chair with turned legs, a woven seat, and a ladder-back design on a light beige background.
Index of American Design1943.8.4611

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Irving I. Smith

c. 1936 · watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paper

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The image displays a large wooden chair with a tall backrest and armrests, all upholstered in muted brown leather. The chair is positioned centrally in the image, facing the viewer, showcasing its ornate wooden legs and arm supports. The color palette consists of earthy tones, primarily different shades of brown on the chair, set against a pale beige background.
Index of American Design1943.8.4613

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M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin

c. 1937 · watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows an ornate wooden chair with detailed carvings, featuring a textured seat and backrest covered in red fabric. The chair has a rich color palette, including deep red upholstery and a natural wood frame. It is positioned centrally, facing directly towards the viewer. The background is a plain, light color.
Index of American Design1943.8.7574

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Robert W.R. Taylor

1941 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

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