American Hitchcock turtle back rush seat side chair (c. 1820-30) Chinese Export SKU: 1919

SKU: 1919

1793 (The year of the reign of terror)

19” (upholstered seat height)

Condition: Work has been reframed

American Hitchcock turtle back rush seat side chair (c. 1820-30) Chinese Export SKU: 1919American turtle back, Hitchcock type, rush seat side chair. The back splat features the original gilt and bronze powder stencil decoration of an ornate pedistal base bowl holding fruit and surrounded by leaves. Gilt decorations on the back supports, front rail, and tops of the turned front legs have faded over time. American, Upper Connecticut Valley, circa 1820 30. Condition: Surfaces throughout show signs of wear commensurate with age and use. The