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Truth Chair

A work made of medium-density fiberboard, plastic and wood laminates, nickel-plated metal and hand-painted letters.

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  • A work made of medium-density fiberboard, plastic and wood laminates, nickel-plated metal and hand-painted letters.

Date:

1987

Artist:

Dan Friedman
American, 1945-1995

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Architecture and Design

Artist

Dan Friedman

Title

Truth Chair

Place

United States (Artist's nationality)

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1987

Medium

Medium-density fiberboard, plastic and wood laminates, nickel-plated metal and hand-painted letters

Dimensions

87 × 52 × 61 cm (34 1/4 × 20 1/2 × 24 in.)

Credit Line

Celia and David Hilliard Purchase Fund

Reference Number

2020.325

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