American walnut armless cottage style dining room chairs, c. 1870-1885

Name/Title

American walnut armless cottage style dining room chairs, c. 1870-1885

Entry/Object ID

1990.12.75

Description

Acc. No. 90.12.75 a. & b. Subject Category: Furniture Date or Period: C. 1870 to 1885 Object: Chairs, pair Description: Matching pair of American Victorian walnut armless cottage style dining room chairs. Embossed cardboard seat panels (black colored) are nailed to circular shaped seat (which were originally caned). Decorative details limited to front (turned) legs & stretchers. Size: H-33 inches, W-17 1/2 inches, seat depth-17 inches. History of Object: Pair of dining room side chairs from the residence of Neil & Maude Macdonald, 2066 San Jose Avenue. They were old-time residents of the city. Acquired from: Museum Acquisition Fund Date: 2-10-1990