Chair

Object Name:

Chair

Object ID:

1966.030.13

Place of Origin:

New England

Date:

1760-1800

Description:

Arm Chair. Sack-back Windsor type, with continuous horizontal rail forming both arms; rail is flat, rectangular in section and elaborately shaped on outer edges at each end; the lower ends of a bent bow are tenoned through the horizontal rail from the top; seven vertical, turned and tapering spindles pass through the horizontal rail and are tenoned through the bow. Three turned spindles support each arm and are tenoned through it, the front spindle on each side being vase-turned with flattened ball, ring, cone and reel elements, the other arm supports plain and tapering slightly. White pine seat, oval in outline, slightly hollowed and with saddle shaping. Spindles tenoned into back of sear following its outline, two main arm supports being tenoned through the seat. Decorative grooves following curved line of spindles at both their inner and outer edges, four splayed legs repeating turnings of main arm supports and ending with abruptly tapering feet.Three turned stretchers--side and medial all with bulbous swelling at center. Spindles, bow and horizontal arm rail all ash. Evidence of several layers of paint; has been stripped and refinished. Break in third full-length spindle from left. Horizontal rail split at center. Repair to front left foot. Chrome-plated steel button on bottom of each foot.

Material:

Wood
Steel

Dimensions:

H-38.375 W-24.625 D-26 inches

Provenance:

From the Rogers Collection -- a gift (and later bequest) of Josephine Rogers given in memory of her husband, Harry K. Rogers -- consists of a large collection of New Hampshire glass, parian ware, and other decorative arts. This accession includes: furniture, glass, tie-backs, mirror knobs, miscellaneous brass hardware and articles.

Credit Line:

Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Rogers Collection, Gift of Josephine P. Rogers