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The W.H. Stark House, Second Floor, Blue Bedroom
Side Chair
The W.H. Stark House, Second Floor, Blue Bedroom
The W.H. Stark House, Second Floor, Blue Bedroom

Side Chair

Datec. 1920
Mediummahogany with metal and brocade velvet
Dimensions37 1/2 x 17 x 17 inches (95.3 x 43.2 x 43.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Nelda C. Stark, 1978
Object number61.900.95
ClassificationsFurniture
DescriptionCarved melon oval backed by shell edges and scrolls design on crest rail; carved scroll design on curved stiles which merge with crest and mid-rails; carved center floral with scrolled designs on two mid-rails; upholstered seat in brocade velvet; carved flowers on apron center; heavily carved floral and scrolls at front knees; cabriole front legs; squared splayed back legs; whorl front feet.
ProvenanceProbably W.H. Stark [1851-1936] and Miriam Lutcher Stark [Mrs. W.H. Stark, 1859-1936]; by inheritance to their son H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; by inheritance to his wife Nelda C. Stark [1909-1999]; gifted December 18, 1978 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to The W.H. Stark House
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