Side chair, splat-back

Date1760-1780

MediumWalnut, yellow pine, maple Primary: walnut, Secondary: southern yellow pine, maple

DimensionsOH: 38 3/4"; OW: 20 1/4"; OD: 17"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1963-182,1

DescriptionSide chair with bow-shaped cresting rail terminating in molded scroll-ears; stiles curve towards ears, flat in front, rounded in back; vertically pierced vase-shaped splat; trapezoidal seat frame molded on top edge; front legs square in section, molded in front; rear legs square in section, chamfered inside edge, rake towards rear; four rectangular stretchers, two side, one medial, and one rear.
Markings#1 - VI on back of seat frame; #2 - IV on back of seat frame
ProvenanceInformation in the object file suggests that the vendor found these chairs in Virginia.