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CHAIR

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

Side chair in stained wood, almost black, very ornbate, baroque swirls, spool turning on side posts and front legs, flower heads at top of back, on back panel there is a cartouche, upholstered in wool cross stitch, as is seat, in abstract design.

Object name:
CHAIR
Made from:
Wood -- needlework
Made in:
USA
Date made:
1854
Size:
H. 43 1/4 × W. 17 in. (109.9 × 43.2 cm)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
33.219
Class:
FURNITURE
Signature marks:
LABEL brass plaque on front of seat: Made by Caroline Lathrop Post 1854
Credit line:
Gift of Mrs. Augustus Riggs, 1988