Chair

Object Name:

Chair

Object ID:

1933.001.12

Place of Origin:

New England, possibly MA

Date:

1760-1780

Description:

Side Chair. Bow-shaped crest rail, having ears molded so that they appear to overlap stiles, stiles having rounded backs, and pierced, scrolled, central splat housed in molded-shoe above back seat rail. Slip seat with light blue damask upholstery, attached to its frame with modern tacks. Front and side seat rails have molded upper edges. S-curved bracket responds between side seat rails and back legs. Triangular corner blocks seem to be original, having hand-forged nails with rounded heads. Hand planed wooden seat added in early 19th century using early cut nails. Cabriole front legs with very sharp knees and heavily shoed club feet having small lip at back of pad. Square outcurving back legs with flared feet. Ink inscription on bottom of seat board: "H. JEWELL / NO. 20 COURT ST / BOSTON". Chalk markings and adhesive tape on label with accession information also on bottom of seat. Two horses drawn with chalk on top of seat. Paper label on back of back seat rail with printed figure "304". Splits both in left front foot and bottom of splat.

Material:

Wood
Textile

Dimensions:

H-37.5 W-23.625 D-21.375 inches

Provenance:

Apparently used by the donor's father, Harvey Jewell (1820-1881) of Boston, in his office. He was born in Winchester, NH, and resided most of his life in Boston.

Credit Line:

Gift of Margaret H. Jewell

People:

Jewell, Harvey (1820-1881), Jewell, Margaret H. (1866-1970)