Side chair, splat-back, one of pair

Date1765-1790

MediumMaple, white pine, and birch

DimensionsOH: 36 1/2"; H(seat): 17 1/2"; OW: 21"; OD: 17 1/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1938-112,1

DescriptionAppearance: Splat-back side chair, one of pair with serpentine crest rail with scrolled ears; rectangular tapering splayed stiles rounded in back; pierced vasiform splat with cut-out heart below lobes; trapezoidal seat upholstered over rail; square legs with molded outer edges; quarter-round bracket between each front leg and rail; rectangular side and rear stretchers with moulded outer edges; medial stretcher set 5 1/4" back from front of leg.

Construction: Mortise-and-tenon construction throughout; evidence of previous tacks on sides and underside of seat; upholstery peaks show tacks up sides at corner; dovetailed medial stretchers; triangular corner blocks held in place with wrought iron nails.

Woods: Seat frame: maple; corner blocks: white pine; rear seat rail: birch
Markings"II" inside front rail