Side chair c. 1825
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This side chair, crafted by Lambert Hitchcock around 1825, exemplifies the distinctive style of American furniture from the early 19th century. The chair's black painted finish, accented with gold painted details, highlights the intricate craftsmanship of its maker. The woven rush seat adds a touch of rustic charm, while the painted floral design on the back panel reflects the popular decorative motifs of the period.
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Lambert Hitchcock has emerged as one of the most famous entrepreneurs in America through his chair manufactory, which he established in 1818 near Hartford, Connecticut. By the 1830s, Hitchcock annually sent upwards of 15,000 chairs to furniture retailers throughout New England and the South. He advertised his firm by stenciling his name on the back seat rail of chairs produced at his factory. The majority of Hitchcock's chairs are turned, from the crest rail to the front seat rail. Their "fancy" patterns include stenciled floral bouquets over a surface painted to imitate rosewood. These chairs retain their original paint and probably their original finishes and seats, making them rare survivals among early-nineteenth century mass-produced furniture.
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