Child's armchair

Date1750-1850

MediumMaple and hickory

DimensionsOH: 26 6/8"; H. of seat: 8 1/2"; OW: 15"; OD 12"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1951-189

DescriptionChild's chair, three plain arched top horizontal slats, mortised between two back posts, surmounted by ball turned finials. Back posts are round, interupted by ring turnings between each slat and under seat frame. Short round front posts with ring turnings surmounted by knob finials. Round turned arm rest doweled into front posts just below finials and doweled into back posts just above lower slat. Rush seat. Single cross stretcher at front back and sides. The chair is painted dark green.

Woods: Maple posts; balance in hickory