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Side chair with carved kylix and garland splat. Descending from carving are five thin bars supported by a carved fan. Molded and tapered front legs and curved back legs. H-stretcher and between back legs. Upholstered in black horsehair over frame with brass tacking swagged along rail. Serpentine front. Splat based on Hepplewhite's 1788 design.
side chairs
chairs (furniture forms)
birch (wood)
mahogany (wood)
maple (wood)
Chair
Chair
Possibly Goddard, John (Maker)
Possibly Carlile, John, Jr. (Maker)
USA
38 1/2 x 21 1/2 x 21 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Guy W. Walker
1955.184
Rhode Island (United States)
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