Chair

Object Name:

Chair

Object ID:

2020.015.02

Place of Origin:

Southeastern New Hampshire

Date:

1780-1800

Description:

Side chair, one of two. Vertical split-spindle banister-back chair, painted green, with turned stiles and legs. Four rectangular slats molded on the back and set between a slat-type stepped and curved top crest and low stay rail. The stiles feature vase-and-ring turnings, and two large rings are turned on the front legs. The finials are urn-on-plinth shaped. There are two plain stretchers on each side, and two turned front stretchers and one plain stretcher at the back. Probably constructed of maple, ash, oak and birch. Woven ash splint seat, worn.

Material:

Wood

Dimensions:

H-43.5 W-19.5 D-14.3 inches

Provenance:

According to a family genealogy, Abraham Batchelder (b.1721) of Exeter, NH, moved with his family to Loudon, NH, in 1763. His son, Abraham Batchelder (1744-1836), married Anna Judkins (1750-1836) on May 7, 1772 in Loudon. They cleared a farm, built a house, and raised a family at Loudon Center. The chairs remained in the Batchelder family for six generations, until they were sold at an auction of the contents of the house at Loudon Center by Albert Bachelder (1914-1993) on September 24, 1988, Christopher Wallenstein, Auctioneer. They were purchased and remained in a private collection until 2020, when purchased by the donors.

Credit Line:

Gift of William W. Upton and Mr. and Mrs. James L. Garvin

People:

Batchelder, Abraham (1744-1836), Batchelder, Anna (1750-1836)