Six Eastlake dining chairs with floral upholstery, late 1880s

Furniture

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

2017.21.2F

2017.21.2F

Name/Title

Six Eastlake dining chairs with floral upholstery, late 1880s

Entry/Object ID

2017.21.2

Description

Acc. No. 17.21.2 (A-F) Subject Category: Furniture Date or Period: Late 1880's Object: Chairs, dining room Description: American-made matching walnut dining room chairs, set of six. Their backs have decorative splats in the Eastlake style. Their seats are upholstered in a floral tapestry in various colors on a pale green background. The seats are secured by miniature arms for supports. Sizes: seats (depth): 17 x W-19 x H-35 12 inches. History of Object: Furniture from the residence at 1419 Mound St., Alameda, that belonged to the Charles Martin family. Acquired from: Estate of Nancy Martin Date: 06/03/17

Interpretative Labels

Label

1/7/2021 MvL: current sign: PEDESTAL BASE OAK TABLE Accompanied by six American Eastlake-style dining room chairs (circa late 1880's) from the Lessig- Martin residence, 1419 Mound St., that was constructed in 1912.