Adam St. John
McChair

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McChair
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ArtistAmerican, 1952 - 1999
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • McChair
Date1985
PlaceHouston, Texas, United States
MediumParticle board and paint
Dimensions35 1/8 × 22 7/8 × 24 in.

Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by Anaruth and Aron Gordon, William J. Hill, and Sue Rowan Pittman
Object number85.313
Not on view

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Department
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