Armchair, Child's

Date1770-1790

MediumMahogany, elm, hard maple by micro-id, linen, and horsehair

DimensionsOH: 24"; OW: 15 3/8"; OD: 14 3/4"; SD: 13"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1930-183

DescriptionChild’s armchair with molded serpentine crest rail; pierced splat with four vertical, outcurving voids; row of nine vertical indentations across center of splat; molded shoe. Serpentine arms with small rosettes carved on ends of handholds. Straight legs with bead along edges; rear legs flare towards rear at feet. Triangular glue blocks nailed in all corners of seat frame. Black horsehair (replaced) over-the-rail upholstery with decorative brass tacks as a border along the sides and front seat rails. Original upholstery foundation.