Name/Title
Banister-back Side ChairDescription
Banister backed side chair. Curved upper and lower rail with four banister slats - flat on front, curved on back. Turned stiles capped with inverted acorns. Splint seat. With four banisters. Crest rail with its double arch is repeated inversely at base of banlsters. Originally painted black but with little remaining evidence.Stiles and front legs are turned.Made/Created
Date made
1770 - 1800Time Period
Late 18th centuryPlace
Region
New EnglandCountry
United StatesContinent
North AmericaNotes
The lightly and weakly turned front stretchers suggest a late date--from the later 18th centuryInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
On underside of splint seat.Transcription
William Waters
22 Bowman Lane
DresdenDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
109 cmWidth
47 cmDepth
32 cmDimension Notes
Width and Depth measure the seat. Height of seat from the floor: 41.1 cmMaterial
Wood (Ash), Wood (maple), SplintCondition
Overall Condition
GoodNotes
Ball feet of front legs are badly worn away with the result that the chair slopes unnecessarily backwards. Front stretchers are badly worn. The chair's left side stretchers are turned hardwood (ash or chestnut?) whereas the corresponding stretchers on the right side are whittled, suggesting that they are replacements.General Notes
Note
Notes: Some wear on front feet
Status: OK