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Stool: M.11-1975

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Description

Stool with cabriole legs and pad feet, the top upholstered in modern patterned velvet.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Doctor R. B. Meyer

Measurements and weight

Depth: 57 cm
Height: 44 cm
Width: 44 cm

Relative size of this object

44 cm44 cm57 cm What does this represent?

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by Meyer, R. B., Dr

Dating

Queen Anne
18th century
Production date: circa AD 1710

School or Style

Queen Anne

Components of the work

Frame composed of wood
Top composed of velvet

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.11-1975
Primary reference Number: 77195
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 11 August 2016 Last processed: Sunday 21 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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