Created by
Day, Thomas, American, 1801 - 1861
Date
ca. 1850
Medium
mahogany, burlap, metal, upholstery
Dimensions
H x W x D: 32 1/2 × 18 × 16 in. (82.6 × 45.7 × 40.6 cm)
Description
Side chair created by Thomas Day. The chair has mahogany legs and back with scroll and floral detailing. There is an engraved floral motif on the center top rail. The seat is upholstered and filled with burlap. The fabric has cream, green, and red striped sections with black borders and an overall floral motif. The upholstery is worn with small areas of loss. The chairs springs are visible through the loose fabric backing below the seat.
Place made
North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Type
seats and seat components
chairs
Topic
Black interiors
Business
Craftsmanship
Design
Domestic life
Free communities of color
Furniture design
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2017.108.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56f260a7c-54ee-429d-b242-9019dcdb7812

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