light wood curved backrest with shell motif at top center; curved front legs; embroidered seat cushion, dark blue with floral medallion in center

Side chair, c. 1750

Unknown artist, expand_more

Warner Whittier, the first mayor of Haverhill in northeastern Massachusetts from 1870-1871, once owned this side chair. Its scale, proportion, silhouette, and carved decoration represent the standard attributes associated with chairs made in and around Boston.

Details
Title
Side chair
Role
Artist
Accession Number
2007.37
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light wood curved backrest with shell motif at top center; curved front legs; embroidered seat cushion, dark blue with floral medallion in center