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Side Chair

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1725-1735

GUSN

GUSN-66870

Description

Crooked-back chair with molded stiles and carved crest. Cane back. Cabriole legs with volutes. Cyma-curved skirt and turned stretchers. Evidence of an upholstered seat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

side chairs
chairs (furniture forms)
beech (wood)
carving (processes)
Queen Anne Style
Chair
Chair

Inscription

"No.5" (Ink)

Additional Identification Number

1976.168.2.2

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

London, England

Dimensions

43 3/4 x 19 x 18 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Charles F. Batchelder, Jr.

Accession Number

1976.168.1

Places

London (Greater London, England, United Kingdom)

Related Items

Title Side chair Accession Number 1985.759

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