probably New England, possibly Rhode Island, 18th century, shaped crest rail with scrolled ears, arms terminating in scrolls, wide seat, splayed stretcher base, 44 x 27 x 18 in.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger
Note: This chair shares many similar features to the chair on the cover of Nancy Goyne Evans, American Windsor Chairs (1996). That chair is listed as Rhode Island, possibly Providence, 1790-1800.
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Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger
traces of probably original green paint with later restoration, typical wear and loss to paint throughout, crest rail with edge loss and adhesive residue behind proper left ear, repairs to breaks in arms where they join stiles, later paint possibly masking repairs
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