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Slat-back Chair

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1780-1830

GUSN

GUSN-46790

Description

Side chair, ladderback form. Stretchers possibly oak; all wooden surfaces painted black; replaced woven cane seat. Back consists of three slats; stiles surmounted by acorn finials. Rests on straight legs and stretchers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

slat-back chairs
chairs (furniture forms)
ash (wood)
caning
maple (wood)
Chair
Chair, Side
Chair, Side

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

35 1/8 x 17 1/4 x 13 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Virginia Parkin Nicholson

Accession Number

1963.247

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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