Contributed by Old York Historical Society
Description
Belonged to Elizabeth Bishop Perkins (1869-1952), York summer resident. May have been inherited by Perkins through her mother's family, the Sowles of VT. Possibly of New York manufacture. Probably re-decorated by Esther Stevens Brazer (1898-1945) of Portland about 1935. Brazer was a researcher, chronicler and teacher of 19th century decorative arts.
Straight top rail with thumb back. Four arrow-shaped back slats between top and lower rails. Gray-green paint with grapes, grape leaves and acorn decoration in gold leaf gilt and red highlights. Arms with two arrow-shaped supports. Caned seat. Two side stretchers and one back stretcher plain turned, one front stretcher vase turned. Button feet.
About This Item
- Title: Thumb back fancy painted arm chair, Portland, ca. 1830
- Creator: Esther Stevens Brazer
- Creation Date: circa 1830
- Subject Date: circa 1830
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Locations:
- York, York County, ME
- St. Albans, Franklin County, VT
- Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Maple, ash and birch primary woods
- Dimensions: 82 cm x 47 cm x 40 cm
- Local Code: H.1982.143
- Collection: Elizabeth Bishop Perkins Collection
- Object Type: Physical Object
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People
- Brazer, Esther S.
- Perkins, Elizabeth B.
- Sowles, Hiram B.
- Sowles, Mary Ann Gadcomb
- Sowles, Mary Ann Gadscomb
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Old York Historical SocietyP.O. Box 312, York, ME 03909
(207) 361-3552
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