Collection Highlights
Decanter and stopper
1823-1845
1936.696ab
Glass
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1 of a Pair of Side Chairs
Object name
1 of a Pair of Side Chairs
Date
1830-1850
Medium
Poplar, caning, paint
Dimensions
Overall: 34 x 17 x 17 in. ( 86.4 x 43.2 x 43.2 cm )
Description
Poplar side chair painted black; scroll-shaped crest rail and vase-shaped splat with traces of stenciled design; trapezoidal caned seat with convex front edge; ring-turned front legs with ball feet joined by rectangular stetcher; two plain, round stretchers at either side and one plain, round stretcher in back.
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Grace B. Morgan
Object Number
1953.74a
Gallery Label
According to the accession records, this chair was used by the family of the donor at Wilton, Connecticut.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.