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

Ladder back chair

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1790-1800

MediumAsh? | Maple?

DimensionsOverall: 34 1/2 x 17 x 13 in. (87.6 x 43.2 x 33 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Norfolk Historic Foundation

Object number79.285.92

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DescriptionLadderback chair with heavy slightly turned front legs. Two round stretchers each at the front and both sides. One round stretcher at back. Legs terminate above the replaced woven seat. Heavy slightly turned stiles terminate into a small knop. Three shaped horizontal 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