New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.

Hitchcock Style Side Chair

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureUnknown

DateNo Date

MediumWood | Rush | Paint

DimensionsOverall: 34 3/4 x 16 3/4 in. (88.3 x 42.5 cm)

Credit LineChrysler Museum of Art, Moses Myers House, Norfolk, Virginia. The Historic Houses are the property of the City of Norfolk and are operated by The Chrysler Museum.

Object number97.49.70

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, MMH, Parlor

DescriptionHitchcock type side chair. Painted wood grain. Stenciled and painted decoration in yellow and gold. Fruit and floral design stenciled in center middle back slat. Three back slats. Top slat is turned and arched with a bar in the center. Middle slat, the largest, is curved and scrolled and elaborately decorated. Lowest slat is a plain bar. Straight sides. Rush seat curved on rolled front rail. Turned front legs and front stretcher.

Exhibition HistoryMyers House