Square back with squared top and lower rails enclosing four bamboo turned columnar spindles set into plinths under the gilt and copper painted rectangular crest that breaks top rail; crest with painted design of arrow, bow and sheath; round stiles with blocks at top corners with button knops; shaped raked back squared legs with painted line border; caned square seat with slightly bowed front rail; tapered front legs with cup and ring turnings at top, set under square blocks; painted to look like reeding; sides with two dowel stretchers, one at back; front bar-type stretcher with painted leafy motif.
side chairs
chairs (furniture forms)
birch (wood)
mahogany (wood)
painting (coating)
Chair
Chair, Side
Chair, Side
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Folsom, Josiah, Mr. (Maker)
Portsmouth, NH, USA
34 5/8 x 18 x 16 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.721D
New Hampshire (United States)
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