Chair Seat
Unknown Artist
1725–50
Medium
Linen embroidered with wool
Dimensions
19 1/4 x 22 3/4 in. (48.9 x 57.8 cm)
Classification
Chair seat
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of A.D. Compton, 1924
Accession Number
24.88
Art Historical Context
This exquisite *Chair Seat*, crafted between 1725 and 1750, exemplifies the refined needlework of colonial America. Made from linen embroidered with wool, it measures 19¼ x 22¾ inches, perfectly sized to upholster a chair in an 18th-century household. choice of durable wool threads on sturdy linen reflects practical artistry, designed to withstand daily use while adding warmth and elegance to domestic spaces. In the American Wing of The Metropolitan Museum of Art—gifted by A.D. Compton in 1924—this piece highlights the skilled handiwork of anonymous artisans, likely women, during a time when ...