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Windsor Side Chair

Date1790-1800

OriginAmerica, Rhode Island

MediumMaple with white pine seat and ash bow and spindles.

DimensionsOH: 39 7/8" OW: 16" OD: 19 1/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1930-104,1

DescriptionBow back Windsor side chair with bead on either side of front; rounded in back. Seven spindles, ring-and-vase turnings at base. Two additional spindles at rear serve as braces. Saddle seat; splayed front and rear legs turned in vase and ring pattern, with swell-tapered feet. Rolling pin side and medial stretchers.
Inscribed"Cole" written in red crayon beneath seat also remnants of old label with brown ink writing 96-09 in chalk.
MarkingsNone