Chair, 1793-1797.

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Chair, 1793-1797.

Mahogany armchair with arched, C-scrolled crest rail; carved finials topping molded stiles; upholstered back framed by molding; curved, channeled arms with upholstered cushions and scrolled terminals; curved, channeled arm supports; seat upholstered half over rail; curved seat rail with skirt molding; carved blocks above front legs; stop-fluted cylindrical legs with cylindrical spade feet. Details of molding, finial, corner from the arm to the knee, and underside of seat.

Modern silk upholstery.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8185726

Winterthur Library

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Hains, Adam (American cabinetmaker, 1768-after 1815)

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