A walnut Chippendale side chair. Probably from the Southern Mid-Atlantic or the Tidewater region (Maryland, Virginia or North Carolina). Simple yet elegant design in keeping with lower cost chairs described in the period as "neat and plain". The ears at either end of the crest rail consistent with Virginia and North Carolina examples. Shares characteristics with object W-205 (ex Mary Ball Washington) in the Mount Vernon collection. 18th century. Good condition

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