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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
ClassificationsFurnitureSeating 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