Morse, Frances Clary · New York, The Macmillan company; London, Macmillan & co., ltd. · leaf 226
Settles, Settees, and Sofas 203 It is one of the finest examples existing of the Chip-pendale period, and was undoubtedly, like the doublechair in Illustration 168, made in England. The carv-ing upon the three front legs is unusually fine. Thefeet are carved with lions claws, and the knees… … Illus. 169. —Chippendale Double Chair, 1750-1760, The corners of the back are finished with a scroll,turning to the back. The wood of this double chairis walnut, and it is covered in gray horsehair. Thischair formerly belonged to John Hancock, and waspresented to the American Antiquarian Society…
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