Bannister-back armchair, c. 1720
Unknown artist, United Statesexpand_more
Maple, oak, and chestnut with rush seatexpand_more
Gift of Barbara Bretz House in memory of Robert Vincent Cram and Gertrude Schill Cramexpand_more 62.66.1.1
Not on Viewexpand_more
When ordering chairs, it was common for buyers to specify how much or little decoration they preferred. Chairs could have "carved topped" or "plain topped" crest rails, carved or lathe-turned front stretchers, and turned or plain side stretchers. The more elaborate the decoration, the more labor-intensive and more expensive the chair.
Complementing the design of this chair is its important history of ownership in the family of Samuel Adams (best known for demanding that British troops leave Boston after the famous Boston Massacre of 1770).
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- Title
- Bannister-back armchair
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 62.66.1.1
- Curator Approved
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