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C1977.1080, no. 6
Side Chair, Ladderback
C1977.1080, no. 6

Side Chair, Ladderback

Date1740-1790
OriginAmerica, Maryland or Virginia
MediumPrimary: Maple Secondary: Side and rear stretchers; Hickory or oak Splint seats: oak
DimensionsOH: 37 1/2"-38 1/2" H. to seat: 14 1/4"-14 3/4" OW (seat): 17 3/4"-18 1/2" OD (seat): 14-15 1/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1948-9,1
DescriptionLadderback side chair has cylindrical rear posts tapering slightly toward top, and terminating in molded acorn finials; three arched and bowed slats between rear posts forming back; "square" splint seat; cylindrical front posts tapering at bottom; cylindrical front stretcher with pair of bulbous turnings at middle; pair of cylindrical side stretchers and single rear stretcher.Mark(s)None foundProvenanceSource acquired chairs from O'Farrell's Antique Shop, Westminster, Maryland.