Mahogany side chair covered in green horsehair. Top rail ends in scroll ears. Pierced vasiform splat. Possibly made in Connecticut. This chair was owned by Roger Sherman, who signed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
Provenance Narrative Owned by Roger Sherman
Place Made United States CONNECTICUT
c. 1780
Wood
36.8 x 20.8 x 16.6 in
95.13
Image and text: DAR Museum, 2024
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DAR Museum
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