Name/Title
Pair of Ladder back ChairsDescription
Pair of ladderback chairs each with three splats. Top splat is rounded across top whereas center splat is peaked as a shallow pyramid. Stiles end in acorns. Both have hardwood splint seats. Both painted (stained) with gray-blue paint over red undercoat but now appear rather black. The bottom splat of one chair is also peaked as a shallow pyramid.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
American, unknownRole
Wood TurnerDate made
1810 - 1830Time Period
early 19th centuryPlace
Region
NortheastContinent
North AmericaNotes
Made about 1820Inscription/Signature/Marks
Dimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
94 cmWidth
46 cmDepth
34 cmDimension Notes
Width and Depth measurements are of the seat.Colors
Color
BlackColor Notes
Originally a blue-gray stain painted over red undercoatCondition
Overall Condition
FairNotes
The splint seats appear to be original but have suffered damage. The front stretchers also show wear from boots or shoes over the years.
