Side Chair, Ladderback
Date1790-1820
OriginAmerica, Southeast
MediumMulberry throughout; walnut (replaced)
DimensionsOH:35 1/4"; OW:18"; OD:14 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1936-50,1
DescriptionLadderback side chair; cylindrical rear posts, embellished with shallow ring turnings above slats, terminating in high acorn finials on top; back composed of three arched slats, pinned between posts; square, splint seat (all seats replaced) cylindrical front posts, each embellished with ring turnings above stretchers; legs braced by seven plain, cylindrical stretchers, two each on front and sides, one at rear; traces of green paint on two chairs (possibly original).MarkingsNone found
1760-1800
1760-1800
1740-1790
1740-1790
1725-1760
1780-1820
1740-1800
1790-1820
1730-1770
1790-1820
1740-1780