Chair

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Chair

1769

Attributed to Benjamin Randolph (American, 1737–1791) Carving attributed to Hercules Courtenay (American (born England), 1744–1784) Carving attributed to John Pollard (American, 1740–1787) Made for John Cadwalader (American, 1742–1786) Made for Elizabeth Lloyd Cadwalader (American, 1742–1776)

The low back, the intricate ribbon-carved splat, the saddle-shaped seat, the upholstery that extends half-over-the-rail, and the hairy paw feet on this chair distinguish it as an extraordinary design, not typical of the Philadelphia canon. It is likely this chair was made after an English prototype inherited by the Cadwaladers from Elizabeth Cadwalader’s father, Edward Lloyd III (1711-1770) of Maryland. When not in use, the silk seat was protected by a furniture cover that tied in the back.

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Object Details

Titles:

Chair

Date:

1769

Artists:

Attributed to Benjamin Randolph (American, 1737–1791) Carving attributed to Hercules Courtenay (American (born England), 1744–1784) Carving attributed to John Pollard (American, 1740–1787) Made for John Cadwalader (American, 1742–1786) Made for Elizabeth Lloyd Cadwalader (American, 1742–1776)

Medium:

Mahogany, white cedar; replacement upholstery

Dimensions:

37 x 24 1/4 x 22 1/2 inches (94 x 61.6 x 57.2 cm) Seat: 17 3/4 x 22 x 19 1/2 inches (45.1 x 55.9 x 49.5 cm)

Classification:

Furniture/Furnishings

Credit Line:

Gift of the McNeil Americana Collection, 1991

Accession Number:

1991-74-1

Geography:

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Context:

Period: Colonial

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