Chair
Hardy Chair after Hunzinger
Name/Title
ChairEntry/Object ID
96.3.75Description
Folding Chair, having arch-shaped crest with brass furniture tacks, flanked by bamboo style supports with gilt decoration and knob finials which continue into front legs with single stretcher, shaped seat flanked by identical supports that continue into back legs with single stretcher; front and back supports attached with clips to strap that function as pseudo arms and keep chair from collapsing once seated; upholstered in green material with dots; two iron supports connect front leg to seat, right support impressed 'P.J. Hardy N.Y.', left support impressed 'PAT. DEC 22 63'. Similar to chairs made by "Hunzinger." See file for additional research.Collection
Historic Charleston Foundation CollectionAcquisition
Accession
96.3.Source or Donor
The Charleston MuseumAcquisition Method
TransferMade/Created
Date made
1863 - 1873Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
ChairNomenclature Sub-Class
Seating FurnitureNomenclature Class
FurnitureNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsOther Name
Folding ChairDimensions
Height
31-3/4 inWidth
20-3/16 inDepth
21-1/2 inDimension Notes
height to back when open 31-3/4, height to seat when open 16, width 20-3/16, depth overall 21-1/2 inchesLocation
Location
Building
AR EAST BEDCHAMBERMoved By
RedDate
April 23, 1998Notes
Until: / /Location
Building
AR 203Category
PermanentCondition
Overall Condition
GoodNotes
One support detached at seat, otherwise worn but goodExhibitions
Notes
Exhibit Start: 2005-12-055