Chair, side

Furniture

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Chair, side

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.227

Description

One of a pair of Gothic revival side chairs with lancet arched back and crocket, hinged seat: raised edges along arch with shell-shaped ears; back is comprised of leaf-shaped quatrefoil and two lobed inner arches; loved, arched reserves on uprights, centers of back; trapezoidal seat hinged near back; splayed back legs; back reserve on front corners with lobed reserve on front seat rail; turned front legs with inverted urn turning with tapered octagonal leg; turning of three balls at foot; .227 has family label tacked under seat: "This belonged to/Gen P.W. Wetmore/ Born 1798 Died 1876".

Context

Pair of chairs Probably New York, c. 1860 Mahogany, maple, tulip poplar Gift of J. Dennis Delafield

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1860

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

52 in

Width

20-1/4 in

Depth

22 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 52 x 20 1/4 x 22 in. (132.1 x 51.4 x 55.9 cm)

Material

Mahogany veneer, Tulip poplar, Maple, Mahogany

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of Condition: Loose joints; serious varnish problems; random scratches.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Unknown

Related Entries

Notes

MP.87.226 - Chair, side - One of pair

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Entrance Hall