Chair
- Object Name:
- Chair
- Object ID:
- 1967.528.03
- Place of Origin:
- New England
- Date:
- 1750-1850
- Description:
- Side Chair. "Slat-back" type, with three horizontal slats framed between turned cylindrical stiles with ovoid finials having pointed end at top and encircled by decorative, incised line. Slats have straight lower edges and upper edges which are flat at center and curve down at sides. Slats are graduated and bow backwards. Rush seat. All four legs are cylindrical, front ones extending above height of seat rails. All vertical members are encircled at intervals with scribed lines indicating intersection with other chair components. Seven turned stretchers, all plain and cylindrical, two at front, two at each side, one at back. Four holes bored through top slat. Stretchers ash. Painted red--mostly worn off. Feet probably cut down. Splits in right finial and top of right stile repaired.
- Material:
- Wood
Grass - Dimensions:
- H-37.375 W-19.25 D-17 inches
- Provenance:
- Exhibited in kitchen at North Main Street "Museum Building" on its opening in 1924, together with 1967.506.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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