Side chair, splat back

Date1760-1780

MediumAll components of black walnut

Dimensions#1: OH(back): 37 3/4"; OH(seat): 16 1/2"; OW(seat front): 20 1/4"; OD(seat): 16 1/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1967-72,1

DescriptionOne of a set of six side chairs and two armchairs with cresting rail in the shape of a flattened oval flanked at center top by a serpentine curve at each side and with terminals of a molded scroll flaring to the back; splat of a vase-shaped outline with a central piercing of a lozenge with two tear-drop shaped piercings above and below; straight stiles with quarter round molding at front outer edge; straight seat rails with side rails mortised through back legs and with quarter round molding at front and each side; slip seat; front legs square in section with quarter round molding at outer edge and chamfered on inner edge; rear legs square in section, flare to rear and chamfered on inner edge; stretchers rectangular in section with one at rear, one at each side, and one medial; original slip seat frame missing for #3, #4, and #6.Mark(s)None found.