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Chair

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1760-1800

GUSN

GUSN-55703

Description

Knuckle claw and ball cabriole front legs. Turned "H" and rear stretchers. Rectangular chamfered rear legs. Upholstered seat. Stiles chamfered in rear crest rail molded and flared at ears with scallop in center. Pierced splat with owl eyes.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
mahogany (wood)
upholstering
Chippendale
Chair
Chair

Associated Person

Wilson, Charles H.
Wilson, Sarah E.

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

37 3/4 x 22 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Fabian Crocker

Accession Number

1966.431

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