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Side chair

Date1907-1948

Maker Nichols & Stone Co.

OriginAmerica, Massachusetts, Gardner

MediumMahogany

DimensionsOH: 25 1/4"; OW: 16 1/4"; OD: 16 1/2"

Credit LineGift of the John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, Fund, Inc., through the generosity and interest of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and members of the family.

Object number1996.BH.727,4

DescriptionHitchcock style side chair; roll top crest rail over one wide rectangular slat and one narrow slat with four turned spindles extending to seat; spool turned front legs tapering to ball feet; rounded rear legs; turned front stretcher and plain rounded double side and single rear stretchers; dark stain. One of a set of five.
MarkingsMarked on underside of seat:
.1 Paper label (printing obliterated). Stamped "N/S".
.2 Printed paper label "From/ The Home of Windsor Chairs/ Windsors/ 699-1/ NICHOLS & STONE CO./ GARDNER, MASS." Stamped "N/S/ SOLID MAHOGANY". Stenciled in yellow "RED".
.3 Printed paper label "From/ The Home of Windsor Chairs/ Windsors/ 699-1/ NICHOLS & STONE CO./ GARDNER, MASS."
.4 Printed paper label "From/ The Home of Windsor Chairs/ Windsors/ 699-1/ NICHOLS & STONE CO./ GARDNER, MASS." Stamped "N/S/ SOLID MAHOGANY".
.5 Printed paper label "From/ The Home of Windsor Chairs/ Windsors/ 699-1/ NICHOLS & STONE CO./ GARDNER, MASS." Stamped "N/S/ SOLID MAHOGANY". Stenciled in yellow "RED".