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Pedimented and scrolled crest rail with carved trefoil ornamentation and molded cornice; straight back with two flat pilasters and applied ears under cornice; rectangular central panel with pierced ornamentation consisting of a solid oval panel with carved acanthus and scrolling leaves at both ends; four-petal flower on each corner; pierced ornamentation encased with molding; flat board step-molded seat; straight apron with blocked corners; front panel carved with trefoil ornamentation applied to bottom; carved and tapering front legs; raked-back rear legs; varnished.
side chairs
chairs (furniture forms)
carving (processes)
piercing
wood (plant material)
acanthus (motif)
Renaissance Revival
Renaissance Revival
Pierced
Carved
Acanthus
CHAIR
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Unknown
48.125 x 20.25 x 21.5 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.775.1
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