Name/Title
Possibly Charles J. Colcord, Commode Chair, 1840sEntry/Object ID
2024.017Description
Winsor-style commode chair with fruit motifs painted along the crest rail. There is a removeable lid in the seat and a box underneath to place a chamber pot.Collection
Portsmouth Historical Society Curatorial CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2024.017Source or Donor
Graham, CleonAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Cleon GrahamMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Colcord, Charles J.Attribution
Possibly byDate made
1840 - 1850Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Chair bottomTranscription
CJ Colcord / Portsmouth / N.H.Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
InkType
InscriptionLocation
Inside seatTranscription
LNSLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
InkDimensions
Height
39 inWidth
21-1/2 inDepth
22-1/2 inMaterials
Material
PineMaterial Notes
Pine, possibly mahogany, painted decoration
