I’ve been in New York for (capsule) and the varied and wonderful events that make up Americana Week. Took in several antique shows and two of the auction previews. I’ve got many more images, and some actual thoughts, but wanted to get a few pieces up before the weekend officially came to close.

Much more to come later in the week.

Added a new chair to my collection over the weekend. Chairs of this type were common in the Connecticut River Valley from roughly 1785 to 1810. This one has a nice family history and is of Rhode Island origin. The treatment to the bottom of the splat is unique – I’ve seen these made by at least 35 different hands and never like this example.

Back in 2006 I delivered a lecture on this style of chair at Furniture Forum. Without a doubt it was the highlight of my furniture study career (despite having later published in a rather large study of Southeastern, MA furnishings). These are, as such, close to my heart. The armchair joins two side chairs already in the collection.

Chuffed.