Side chair, ladderback

Date1750-1790

OriginAmerica, Virginia, Rappahannock River basin

MediumMaple, hickory, and ash (seat rails, by eye); twisted cornhusk seat

DimensionsOH: 39 7/8"; H(seat): 17"; OW: 19 3/4"; OD: 16"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1992-24

DescriptionLadder-back side chair comprised of cylindrical front and rear legs; rear stiles have a large rounded ball finials over a narrow rings and a flattened balls; three shaped and arched horizontal slats between stiles; double rounded front and side stretchers and one rear stretcher; woven corn husk seat (probably not original).