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Chair used by General Colin L. Powell as Secretary of State

ca. 2001-2005

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A leather armchair used by 65th United States Secretary of State, General Colin L. Powell. This large, brown high-backed chair features is trimmed with brass nailheads. It has a wide and deep seat, two high curved arms, and four wooden legs. On the top back of the chair is a brass-colored metal plate engraved with the words, “SECRETARY OF STATE / JANUARY 20, 2001”.

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Catalog reference: A2022.101.1.18

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