Name/Title
chairEntry/Object ID
1991.060.001Description
Chair. Empire style, klismos side chair, repainted black paint and polychrome, gilt stenciled seashells and foliage on crest rail, gilt stenciled foliage on stay rail. Short tapered stiles with gold stretched heart design, and cluster of ring turnings. Cane seat, rounded elbows, wide painted lines on side rails. Turned and tapered front legs with ball foot. Front stretcher with ring turning in center, and one plain spindle stretcher on each side and the back. 31.25"h x 17"w x 18"d. Baltimore, Md., 1820-1840. (matches 91.47)Acquisition
Accession
1991.060Source or Donor
Foresman, Ethel E.Acquisition Method
Gift