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Side Chairs with original upholstery
Dining Room Side Chair
Side Chairs with original upholstery
Side Chairs with original upholstery

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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