Virginia; Mecklenburg; South; United States; North America
Materials
Maple
Ash
Hickory
Splint
Museum Object Number
1978.0012
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts
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Object Number
1978.0012
Object Name
Chair (Side chair)
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
Johnson Family (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Virginia; Mecklenburg; South; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Mecklenburg County is in south central Virginia.
Date
1825-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Inscription: JOHNSON FAMILY
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
Maple
Ash
Hickory
Splint
Dimensions (inches)
37.75 (H) x 19 (W) x 20 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
95.885 (H) x 48.26 (W) x 50.8 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW at feet, OD from right post to feet.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Article: Wright, R. Lewis. 11//1980 The Johnsons" Chairmaking in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. Journal of Early Southern Decorative Arts. VI (2): pp.33-47.