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Dining Room Side Chair

Datec.1900

Mediummahogany with metal and silk with burlap, linen and horse hair

Dimensions45 x 20 1/2 x 20 1/4 inches (114.3 x 52.1 x 51.4 cm)

Credit LineGift of Nelda C. Stark, 1977

Object number61.900.18.R

ClassificationsFurniture

DescriptionSet of eighteen; back and seat upholstered in pink floral silk damask (original upholstery fabric); pink and green trim; carved floral design on crest-rail; upholstered apron; carved acanthus leaves at knees; carved scroll design on squared tapered front legs; squared tapered back legs; X-shaped stretcher; carved medallion in center; casters; iron springs; burlap, linen, and horse hair lining.

ProvenanceW.H. Stark [1851-1936] and Miriam Lutcher Stark [Mrs. W.H. Stark, 1859-1936][1][2]; by inheritance to their son H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; by inheritance to his wife Nelda C. Stark [1909-1999]; gifted May 5, 1977 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to The W.H. Stark House | 1. Visible in the historic photographs of the Stark House | 2. See 1921 American Appraisal Company Appraisal of Furnishings of the Residence of W.H. Stark Orange, Texas. Page 46 entry 5.

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