Caswell County, North Carolina, circa 1840, mahogany veneer, the shaped crest rail with book-matched veneer panels, distinctive shaped back-splat with cut-out talons, upholstered slip seat, bow-front seat rail, saber front legs.

32 x 18.5 x 20 in., seat height 18 in.

Deaccessioned from Historic Hope Foundation, Windsor, North Carolina

Historic Hope Foundation history suggests this piece is by John Day Jr. (Thomas Day's brother).

Both chairs with later needlepoint upholstery; one chair with break and repair to front left leg at knee, the same chair with shrinkage crack at back splat.