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Side chair

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1675-1720

GUSN

GUSN-26022

Description

"Gravestone"--shaped domed crest rail. Scooped back w/ rectangular upholstered splat. Molded bead around stiles and crest. Squared upholstered seat w/ dust covers. 2 rows of brass tacks on all upholstery. Turned front stretcher. Block-and-vase turned front legs w/ small ball feet. Straight side and back stretchers. Painted black w/ red underneath.

Details

Descriptive Terms

side chairs
chairs (furniture forms)
oak (wood)
William and Mary
Oak
William and Mary
CHAIR

Associated Building

Gilman Garrison House (Exeter, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

42.75 x 18.625 x 14.875 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of William Perry Dudley

Accession Number

1966.1332.2

Places

New Hampshire (United States)

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