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2003-1,4, Side Chair
Seat
2003-1,4, Side Chair

Seat

Date1819-1821
Attributed to Hugh Finlay
OriginAmerica, Maryland, Baltimore
MediumWhite pine, linen, and curled hair
DimensionsOH: 2 3/4"; OW: 14 3/4"; OD: 15 1/2"
Credit LineAcquisition funded by Bridget and Alfred Ritter in honor of Milly McGehee and Deanne Levison.
Object number2003-1,4C
DescriptionUpholstered slip seat. Lap joined trapezoidal frame; thin board nailed and glued to underside of rear seat rail; front rail with extra board nailed (?) and glued to underside all rounded on front face.
Markings.4a (chair): "CC" on top of front seat rail
.4c (upholstered seat): "C" under front seat rail.
.5a (chair): "CCV" on top of front seat rail
.5b (cane seat): "XCC under front seat rail
.5c (upholstered seat): "VCC" under front seat rail
.6a (chair): "VCCC" on top of front seat rail
.6b (cane seat): "VCCC" under front seat rail
.6c (upholstered seat): "X" under front seat rail (gouge marks) and "IIII" under rear seat rail (chisel marks)
.7a (chair): "VCCCC" on top of front seat rail
.7b (cane seat): "CC" under front seat rail
.7c (upholstered seat): "VCCCC" under front seat rail

All C marks indicate gouge marks referencing Roman Numeral 1. All X and V marks are gouge rather than chisel marks except where noted.
ProvenancePreviously owned by Josiah (elected Attorney General of the State of Maryland in 1831) and Ann H. Bayly, descended in the same family until 2002. Ann H. Bayly's probate inventory, taken June 30, 1857, lists "2 pier tables, gilt $10," 1 mareen sofa & 2 ottomans $8" and "1 doz chairs $20."