Black Painted and Gilt Ladderback Armchair
Unknown Maker (New England), American, 18th century
18th century
Wood with 19th century painted surface with gilt striping and highlights
Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth: Gift of Trevor Fairbrother and John T. Kirk
2012.59.66
Geography
Place Made: United States, North America
Period
1600-1800
Object Name
Furniture: Seating
Research Area
Decorative Arts
Not on view
Publication History
John T. Kirk, The Impecuniuous Collector's Guide to American Antiques, New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1975, p. 99.
John T. Kirk, The Impecunious House Restorer, New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984, p. 143, figures 178-179.
Provenance
Collection of John T. Kirk and Trevor Fairbrother, Hanover, New Hampshire; given to present collection, 2012.
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