Chair

Object Name:

Chair

Object ID:

1967.505

Place of Origin:

New England

Date:

1720-1800

Description:

Side Chair. "Banister-back" type, with crest rail framed between stiles of back and having elaborately curved upper edge with central arched stiles with ball, ring, tapered baluster and cylindrical elements above lower back rail; cylindrical section continuous with leg below back rail; turned finials of ball-and-button type; four split balusters, flat on front and rounded on reverse, repeating turnings of stiles; balusters supported on horizontal rail above rush seat, lower edge of rail having scalloped outline. Cylindrical front legs, extending above height of seat rails, with heavy ring or flattened ball turnings. Cylindrical back legs. Seven turned stretchers--two front ones baluster turned, each with two flattened ball turnings at center; two stretchers on each side and one at back being plain and cylindrical. Balusters and stretchers ash. Top section of crest broken off and repaired. Piece broken off lower edge of crest on back at right side (also repaired). Front of finials apparently worn. One break in upper surface of rush seat. Piece broken off top of left leg on front and repaired. Legs cut. Section missing from back of right front leg near bottom. Water stains and high gloss varnish. Metal plate screwed to front of crest rail inscribed "JOHN HANCOCK". Maple and ash.

Material:

Wood
Grass

Dimensions:

H-39.75 W-18.75 D-14.375 inches

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society Collection

People:

Hancock, John (1737-1793)