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Shackleton's Chair DUNIH 2007.27

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Shackleton's Chair

Chair, wooden loop backed chair with perforated seat. Chair alleged to have belonged to Ernest Shackleton, came from his home in Chislehurst, Kent. Donated by the god-daughter of Shackleton's garderner. The arm rests are formed of shaped wood with additional shaped wooden sections screwed to the upper part of the rest. A separate strengthening hoop is fitted to the rear of the legs.

Number: DUNIH 2007.27
Name: Shackleton's Chair
Date: 1920
Maker: Not Specified
Location: In Store