High Chair
ca. 1850- 60 (made)
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(from original 1932 register) Child's chair of mahogany. The back is of oval form with foliage carved on the centre of the lower rail. The arms curve downwards and end in volutes on the inner surface of which are metal slots to hold a bar, which is missing. The removable seat is padded and covered in black horsehair. The legs are turned at the front and curve outwards behind. The chair is mounted on a mahogany stand with an oblong top to which it is secured by a metal rod. This stand has turned baluster legs at the front & curved supports behind.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved and turned wood with horsehair upholstery |
| Brief description | Child's high chair or table and chair; upholstered wood; England, ca. 1850-60 |
| Physical description | (from original 1932 register) Child's chair of mahogany. The back is of oval form with foliage carved on the centre of the lower rail. The arms curve downwards and end in volutes on the inner surface of which are metal slots to hold a bar, which is missing. The removable seat is padded and covered in black horsehair. The legs are turned at the front and curve outwards behind. The chair is mounted on a mahogany stand with an oblong top to which it is secured by a metal rod. This stand has turned baluster legs at the front & curved supports behind. |
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| Credit line | Mrs David Dows gift |
| Object history | Used by the donor (aged 73 at time of receipt on 14/11/1932, so born ca. 1859/60). Gift of Mrs David Dows, Rock House, Washington, Sussex (RF 32/8928) |
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| Accession number | W.36-1932 |
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| Record created | February 3, 2009 |
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