Collection Highlights
Diana of the Chase
ca. 1922
1939.252
Bronze and marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Highchair
Object name
Highchair
Date
1750-1850
Medium
Maple; oak; rush
Dimensions
Overall: 36 x 13 3/4 x 10 1/2 in. ( 91.4 x 34.9 x 26.7 cm )
Description
Slat-back highchair with two slats between turned stiles with inverted bell-shaped finials; trapezoidal rush seat; turned arm supports with flattened ball finials; legs joined by two plain, round stretchers in front, one on either side, and one in back.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number
Z.908
Gallery Label
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
