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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Ladderback chair
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Ladderback chair

Manufacturer Unknown
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1790-1800
MediumWalnut
DimensionsOverall: 35 x 18 x 13 3/4 in. (88.9 x 45.7 x 34.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Norfolk Historic Foundation
Object number79.285.93
On View
Chrysler Museum of Art, MMH, Attic Storage
DescriptionLadderback chair with turned front legs. Two worn turned stretchers in front. Two round stretchers on each side. One round stretcher in back. Legs terminate above the seat. Replaced woven seat. Turned stiles ending with knop. Three horizontal shaped splats.

ProvenanceGiven to the Norfolk Historic Foundation by Mrs. Francisco Parra, formerly Mrs. Margarette Old Macy, 1965; transferred to The Chrysler Museum, 1979. Exhibition HistoryWilloughby-Baylor House
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