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Side chair (one of a pair).
1830–50
Object Place: poss. Baltimore, Maryland
Medium/Technique
Birch or maple
Dimensions
Overall: 84.8 x 45.1 x 47 cm (33 3/8 x 17 3/4 x 18 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
H. E. Bolles Fund
Accession Number1977.6
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsFurniture – Seating and beds
DescriptionSee also 1977.7. Birch or maple with painted decoration. Front legs turned and tapered with ring turning midway up; square seat frame at front with side rails continuing back and upward into rear stiles. Rear legs square and slightly backward raking. Horizontal crest, slightly rounded with rounded outside edges, round horizontal splat with upholstered cover to match upholstered slip seat. Blue cotton fabric has brown and black leaf motif corresponding with the brown and yellow painted decoration on the chair. Excellent condition, original upholstery.
ProvenanceFrom a summer house in Newport, Rhode Island; 1977, purchased by the Museum from Childs Gallery, Boston (Accession Date