Armchair

Date1790-1810

OriginAmerica, Virginia, Norfolk (probably)

MediumMahogany and ash

DimensionsOH: 37 1/2"; OW: 22"; OD: 17 1/2"

Credit LineGift of the Sealantic Fund.

Object number1988-390,1

DescriptionHeart-shaped shield-back arm chair with triple arch crest rail; three middle banisters, the middle one is fan-shaped and pierced, the outer ones curve around it; three banisters meet at base in quarter fan; arms are serpentine with curvilinear arm supports that join at side seat rails; serpentine front seat rail; tapered legs, square in cross section, back ones flare out and slightly towards each other; side, medial, and rear stretchers.