Collection Highlights
Wig curler
1760-1775
INV.5924.77
Clay
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Armchair and side chair
Object name
Armchair and side chair
Date
1760-1780
Medium
Mahogany; pine
Dimensions
overall: 38 1/2 x 22 x 22 in.
Description
Mahogany Chippendale armchair and side chair; double serpentine crest rail with a central carved shell and slightly scrolled ears, interlaced pierced scroll splat, tapering stiles; slightly curved arms and supports; trapezoidal slip seat; cabriole legs with carved shells on knees and ball and claw feet.
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Grace Morgan
Object Number
1946.305ab
Gallery Label
According to the accession records, this chair belonged to the donor's mother's family, the Bassetts of New Haven, CT. The chair and it's mate were probably purchased by Miss Morgan's grandfather, Benjamin Franklin Bassett.
The quality of the carving of 1946.305b is slightly different from that of (a). This may indicate that it was made at a later date to complete a set. Side chair (b) also shows less ware.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
