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2021.44.1

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Writing-arm Windsor chair

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Artist

Maker Unidentified

Title

Writing-arm Windsor chair

Creation Date

ca. 1790 - 1820

Century

18th-early 19th century

Dimensions

37 1/2 x 17 1/4 in. (95.25 x 43.82 cm)

Object Type

furniture

Creation Place

North America, United States, Pennsylvania

Medium and Support

white pine

Credit Line

Gift of Charles West Wilson

Copyright

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Accession Number

2021.44.1

Object Description

Per Curator at time of gift: Bow-back armchair with serpentine crest rail and carved arm terminals. Four turned legs supported by three turned stretchers. Writing arm tablet on proper right supported by turned and plain spindles. Early paint has been stripped but evidence of an original layer of grey survives on underside of seat.