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Child's chair built about 1900 and recently rebottomed.
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Cultural Objects, Furniture

Child’s White Oak Chair

People
Maker/Creator: Charles Henry Hylton
Date
1900
Places
Union (Burks Fork District)
Material/Medium

White Oak

Specifications

Dimensions:

Description

This armless chair features gently curved cross rails on its back with turned ears topping the stiles. The ears and tops of the front legs are rounded.  The oak chair frame has been painted a soft blue.  The handwoven oak split seat has been recently re-bottomed.

Keywords
white oak chair, children's chair
Bio Sketch

Charles Henry Hylton (1862-1951) was married to Sarah Ellen Pratt. The son of Henry T. and Catherine Hylton Hylton, Charlie built this chair for his daughter Hattie, who was the fifth of his seven children. Charlie was listed in the U.S. Census records (1900 to 1940) as a farmer and was also known for the quality oak baskets he wove. See examples of his basketry  here.

Notes

This chair has been put to good use by three generations of Charlie Hylton’s family.