Side chair, splat-back

Date1770-1785

OriginAmerica, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

MediumMahogany and yellow pine

DimensionsOH: 28 2/4"; OW: 22"; OD: 21 1/4"; SD: 16 3/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1971-151,1

DescriptionSide chair with serpentine crest rail with molded edge which curves around ears to molded stiles; flared splat pierced with four out-curving vertical lozenges over four small vertical rectangles with astragal ends; molded shoe; trapezoidal slip seat; seat rails molded on top edges; straight legs, square in cross section, front legs molded, rear legs sweep towards rear; side, medial and rear rectangular stretchers.