Chair
- Object Name:
- Chair
- Object ID:
- 1973.066.09
- Place of Origin:
- New England (probably)
- Date:
- circa 1850
- Description:
- Side Chair. "Pillow-top" Hitchcock type, with slightly arched crest rail having central tablet of almond cross-section flanked by ring turnings; stiles are turned and cylindrical at their bases, each with a decorative band of four annulets just above seat; upper two-thirds of stiles are rectangular in cross-section with rounded backs; fronts of stiles curve back at top to join with cylindrical ends of crest rail in simulation of rolled crest, stiles and rail ends all being halved to form this juncture.Wide horizontal slat framed between stiles; top edge of slat has central peak with sloping sides. Rush seat bordered with applied white pine strips, which are half round with ring turnings on front of seat, flat and rectangular on other three sides. Front seat rail expands into exposed blocks at ends above legs. Front legs have flattened ball-and-ring turnings and taper to button feet. Turned, cylindrical rear legs tapering at base. Six turned stretchers, front one having central ball-and-ring turnings, two stretchers on each side and one at back all plain and cylindrical. Painted black with rosewood graining and yellow striping; most of the ball-and-ring turnings are bronzed on fronts. Bowl of fruit and flowers stencilled in gold and/or bronze on face of slat. Stylized floral designs at center of applied seat front, on tablet of crest, and at tops of stiles. Numerous nail holes, together with modern tacks, in strips applied to seat edges, implying chair has been reseated. Several checks at right of slat. Piece broken off top of strip applied to left side of seat. Extensive chipping of paint. Stretchers appear to be ash or hickory. Front seat rail circular sawn. Probably maple, white pine, and ash or hickory.
- Material:
- Wood
Grass - Dimensions:
- H-35.5 W-18 D-17.375 inches
- Provenance:
- Purchased in New York City, from an antiques dealer, c. 1900.
Believed to have been used in donor's former home at East Hebron, NH (Camp Mowglis). - Credit Line:
- Gift of Helen Chaffee Elwell
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