Highchair
- Object Name:
- Highchair
- Object ID:
- 1967.507.03
- Place of Origin:
- New England
- Date:
- 1750-1850
- Description:
- High Chair. "Slat-back" type, with two horizontal slats framed between turned, cylindrical stiles having tall flared finials with rounded tops. Slats have arched upper edges, straight lower edges, are approximately equal in height, and are flat rather than bowed. Splint seat, probably ash. Cylindrical front legs extend 7 inches above front seat rail and 1 1/8 inches above juncture with turned, cylindrical arms. Cylindrical rear legs. All vertical members are splayed and encircled at intervals by scribed lines indicating intersection with other chair components. Eight turned stretchers, all plain and cylindrical, two at front, two on each side and two at back. Upper front stretcher extremely worn. Seven stretchers ash; upper right one maple. Seat rails ash except back one which is maple. Finish stripped. Traces of former red paint. Hole on face of right front post at juncture with arm. Two breaks in upper surface of splint seat. Top of front posts worn on face. Legs probably cut down. Maple and ash.
- Material:
- Wood
- Dimensions:
- H-31.125 W-16.25 D-13.5 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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