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KC1966-23
Side chair, splat-back
KC1966-23

Side chair, splat-back

Date1760-1780
OriginAmerica, Virginia (probably)
MediumWalnut, yellow pine, maple Primary: walnut, Secondary: southern yellow pine, maple
DimensionsOH: 38 3/4"; OW: 20 1/4"; OD: 17"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1963-182,1
DescriptionSide chair with bow-shaped cresting rail terminating in molded scroll-ears; stiles curve towards ears, flat in front, rounded in back; vertically pierced vase-shaped splat; trapezoidal seat frame molded on top edge; front legs square in section, molded in front; rear legs square in section, chamfered inside edge, rake towards rear; four rectangular stretchers, two side, one medial, and one rear.Mark(s)#1 - VI on back of seat frame; #2 - IV on back of seat frameProvenanceInformation in the object file suggests that the vendor found these chairs in Virginia.