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Side chair, one of four side chairs from a Rococo revival parlor set

1850–70
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Medium/Technique Rosewood
Dimensions Overall: 101 x 48.9 x 57.2 cm (39 3/4 x 19 1/4 x 22 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Gift of John Fenn Brill
Accession Number1982.485
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsFurnitureSeating and beds

DescriptionCabriole front legs with leaf carving at feet and knees. Shaped back legs, round in section. casters on front feet. INverted egg-shaped back, upholstered. Pierced and carved crest, central deeply carved flowers on a shaped shield, flanked by "S"-scrolls, seed pods. Shaped front seat rail with shallow floral carving.
ProvenanceDonor purchased the object from the estate of Hazel Leonard, Seekonk, MA