Child's Armchair
ca. 1724 (made)
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Arm-chair for a child; the panelled back is carved with a fleur-de-lys, and with the initials E.C. and the date 1724 in sunk relief. The top is pediment-shaped and carved with a conventional flower and leaves and the whole is enclosed by uprights and incurved finials;the arms curve downwards and rest on baluster shaped supports; the front legs have ball turning. The four stretchers are plain.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved and turned wood |
| Brief description | Child's carved wooden chair, with the initials 'E.C.' and the date 1724, England, ca. 1724 |
| Physical description | Arm-chair for a child; the panelled back is carved with a fleur-de-lys, and with the initials E.C. and the date 1724 in sunk relief. The top is pediment-shaped and carved with a conventional flower and leaves and the whole is enclosed by uprights and incurved finials;the arms curve downwards and rest on baluster shaped supports; the front legs have ball turning. The four stretchers are plain. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | E.C. 1724 (On the front of the chair back)
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| Credit line | Mrs S F Wardle Bequest |
| Object history | Mrs S F Wardle Bequest, per Mr S A Heath, 27-29 High Street, Margate (RF25/2290) |
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| Accession number | W.28-1925 |
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| Record created | February 3, 2009 |
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