Chair
Datec. 1830
MediumPainted wood and rush seat
Dimensions33 1/2 × 17 1/4 × 18 1/4 inches (85.1 × 43.8 × 46.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Charlton M. Theus and Will Theus Quaile in memory of their parents Will and Charlton Theus.
Object number2000.13.1
CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextProbably made in New York, this fancy-painted "ballback" chair with rush seat has a slightly backward curving back with two pairs and one triplet of spindles separated by balls. There is a similar pair of spindles separated by balls between front legs. The front legs are turned with an elongated bell shape above the spindles and small ball feet.