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On Display: House - Shaker Dwelling Room
Chair (Side chair)
Harvard Shaker Village
circa 1840 (1830-1850)
Description
A furniture maker in the Harvard, Massachusetts Shaker community made this ladderback child’s chair around 1840. The chair, made of maple, has two back slats with curved and chamfered top edges. The seat’s frame is drilled for caning and contains its original woven cane seat.
Category
Furniture
Creator/Artist/Maker
Harvard Shaker Village (Maker)
Place of Origin
Massachusetts; Worcester; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Maple
- Cane
Museum Object Number
2026.0004.008
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Anonymous Donors
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Complete Details
Object Number
2026.0004.008
Object Name
Chair (Side chair)
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
Harvard Shaker Village (Maker)
Place of Origin
Massachusetts; Worcester; New England; United States; North America
Date
circa 1840 (1830-1850)
Subject(s)
- Shaker
Materials
- Maple
- Cane
Dimensions (inches)
29.25 (H) x 15.5 (W) x 15.75 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
74.295 (H) x 39.37 (W) x 40.005 (D)
Measurement Notes
The seat height is 12.75 inches.