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Chair (Side chair)
Samuel Gragg
1808-1812
Category
Furniture
Creator/Artist/Maker
Samuel Gragg (Furniture Maker)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Oak
- Hickory
- Beech
- Paint
Museum Object Number
1969.0209.002
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Montgomery
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Complete Details
Object Number
1969.0209.002
Object Name
Chair (Side chair)
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
Samuel Gragg (Furniture Maker)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Date
1808-1812
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Brand
Location: underside of front seat rail
Inscription: Stamped "S.GRAGG/ BOSTON."
Type: Brand
Location: underside of rear seat rail
Inscription: "PATENT."
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Oak
- Hickory
- Beech
- Paint
Dimensions (inches)
34 (H) x 19 (W) x 23.75 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
86.36 (H) x 48.26 (W) x 60.325 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW at front feet; OD from back of crest to front of feet. H (seat) 17.5 in. (44.3 cm).
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Manuscript: Bertrand, Rebecca & Parks, Sarah. Seasonal Change Study.
• See Curator of Textiles for Seasonal Change Study binder discussing this object.Article: Podmaniczky, Michael Sandor. 05//2003 The Incredible Elastic Chairs of Samuel Gragg. Antiques.
• Published: pl. II, p. 138-45.