Image captured from the NEH Myers Conservation Survey by Carey Howlett.

Hepplewhite Shield Back Armchair

Maker George Hepplewhite (English, 1727 - 1786)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1790

MediumMahogany | upholstery

DimensionsOverall: 37 1/2 x 21 1/4 in. (95.3 x 54 cm)
Overall, Support: 17 1/8 in. (43.5 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 numberM51.1.8

Not on view

DescriptionShield back armchair to set of twelve dining room chairs. Back stiles, shield, arms and arm supports are shaped and accented with molded bead. Central pierced splat has three ribs springing from a leaf-carved lunette. Splat is carved with a central "Prince of Wales" plume above drapery swags hanging from rosettes. S- curved arms terminate at arm support with carved star-shaped flowers, and at rear with graceful leaf carving. Seat has over-the-rail upholstery with slight serpentine shaping of the front rail. Side seat rails have a slight convex curve. Tapered square front legs are beaded and curve outward at base, while rear legs are extensions of the back stiles and curve to the rear.

Exhibition HistoryMyers House