Armchair
Regionfrom the area of
Salem
(Massachusetts)
Date1715–1720
Mediummaple and ash
Dimensions121.3 x 58.4 x 56.2 cm (47 3/4 x 23 x 22 1/8 in.)
ClassificationsFurniture
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Albert W. Rice
Terms
Object number1950.279
DescriptionWood, carved cresting, turned legs and stretchers, back composed of five split banisteres (said to be more rare than chairs with only four. Cresting is usual, 2 c-scrolls one on each side of a fleur-de-lis form. Ball feet at front, rush seat. Purchased at Kennebunkport, ME., in 19thc by Grenville H. Norcross, then came to Mr. T. Hovey Gage, Mrs. Rice's father. For further information see: notes by L. Dresser.ProvenanceMrs. Albert W. Rice, Worcester, MA;
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Chinese
Early Kagxi period (1662–1722) of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
