Name/Title
ChairEntry/Object ID
2003.004.003-008Description
One of a set of six side chairs having molded square back with center tablet having 18 arches, back divided into five arched Gothic panels by four round reeded columns terminating at top with fan-shaped capitol and at base with square plinth; shaped and bowed seat upholstered over-the-rail and finished with brass tacks, on square and tapered legs and spade foot; underside seat has two support braces running front to back, front seat has 1/4 round corner blocks and corner braces, back of seat has neither.Collection
Historic Charleston Foundation CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2003.004.Source or Donor
Hutson, Frances/Lehmann-Haupt, Celestine/Morawitz, Laura C.Acquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Given in memory of Mr. and Mrs. John Preston FrostFurniture Details
Furniture Type
Chair - SideLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
ChairNomenclature Sub-Class
Seating FurnitureNomenclature Class
FurnitureNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsSearch Terms
ChairsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
95.3.28-33Dimensions
Height
35-3/4 inWidth
21-3/8 inDepth
18-1/4 inDimension Notes
Height at back 35-3/4", width seat 21-3/8", depth seat 18-1/4"Material
Mahogany, HorsehairLocation
Location
Room
103Building
Nathaniel Russell HouseCategory
PermanentDate
February 7, 2023Condition
Overall Condition
GoodNotes
Conserved by David Beckford in 1996; re-upholstered in 2000 by Barry Barlow of Delaware.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Frost FamilyProvenance
Notes
Last Owner: Frost Family of Charleston
Descended in the Frost Family.General Notes
Note
Notes: Upholstered with black horsehair and gilt brass tacks by Barry Barlow of Wilmington, Delaware, 2001.Created By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
August 27, 2002Updated By
mooreks@wofford.eduUpdate Date
January 9, 2025