Title
Side Chairs
Object Type
Date
1740-1760
Description
Set of six side chairs, each with a shaped crest above a vasiform splat and compass seat below, enclosing a slip seat cushion and frontal cabriole legs ending in pad feet. The legs joined by vase and block turned stretchers on triangular notch on front of seat frame with corresponding notch on seat.
Cultural Origin
American, Rhode Island or Boston
Medium
walnut, cotton, metal
Extent
Overall: 40 1/4 x 22 x 18 in. (102.2 x 55.9 x 45.7 cm)
Collection
Source
Purchased at William A. Smith, Ltd., Plainfield, NH, May 28, 1971
Identifier
2001.399.1-.6
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