Herter Brothers, American, 1865-1902
Side chair
United States, New York, (New York City), 1875–80
Cherry with light-wood marquetry and gilt striping
84.5 x 43.2 x 47.6 cm (33 1/4 x 17 x 18 3/4 in.)
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: Gift of Cameron and Charlotte Beers 1996.216

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Straw marquetry

Overall photograph of chest with two drawers with all-over straw-work marquetry decoration.
Image provided by the MFA Furniture and Frame Conservation Lab.

 

Straw-work marquetry

Detail of damaged straw-work marquetry. Image provided by the MFA Furniture and Frame Conservation Lab.

 

Straw marquetry

Detail and X-Ray of straw-work marquetry.
Image provided by the MFA Furniture and Frame Conservation Lab.