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Arm chair

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1770-1810

GUSN

GUSN-255307

Description

Bow back Windsor chair with 7 long spindles dowelled through arm rail and bowed crest. 2 half spindles supporting each side of arm and squarish vase turned arm support at front. Broad slightly saddled oval seat with legs socketed through. Vase and spool turned legs with tapered foot. Painted red with evidence of green and grey. 'H' pattern stretchers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bow-back Windsor chairs
ash (wood)
pine (wood)
Chair

Associated Person

Thacher, Mary

Associated Building

Original To Winslow Crocker House (Yarmouth Port, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

254.1981

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Southern New England

Dimensions

39 1/4 x 24 3/4 x 15 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Guido Perera

Accession Number

1999.459

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