Sheraton Fancy Setee
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1800-1820
MediumPainted wood
DimensionsOverall: 32 1/2 x 75 x 21 in. (82.6 x 190.5 x 53.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.2297
Not on view
DescriptionLong chairback settee with three section back of shaped rails and splats painted with designs of flowers and leaves. Upper and lower rails have an oval medallion. The two side medallions have stars and the central one has an eagle. The arms are done with painted shaped splats. There are eight legs connected by three single stretchers front and back. The front ones have an oval medallion centered in each with a flower and leaves painted on them. There are two stretchers front to back connecting each pair of legs. Legs are round and turned and decorated with painted stripes which continue up across arms and back posts and are painted the same.
