Chair

Object Name:

Chair

Object ID:

1964.001

Date:

1820-1840

Description:

Side Chair. Slat back chair, wood with splint seat. Painted turquoise, over darker blue. Three slats, initials "SG" (Sylvester Gale) on top slat; top slat is stepped. Turned front and rear posts; ball and ring finials on rear posts. Two stretchers on front and sides, one stretcher on rear. Stretchers are turned, slightly tapered; front stretchers are worn flat. Trapezoidal woven splint seat (not original).

Material:

Wood
Grass

Dimensions:

H-37.75 W-19 D-14.75 inches

Provenance:

Inscription "S.G." believed to be Sylvester Jefferson Gale (1832-1903), Gilmanton, NH, who served in the Civil War with Co. B 12th Regiment NH Volunteers.

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. Charles Kelley

People:

Gale, Sylvester (1832-1903)