A Chippendale carved mahogany child's chair associated with the Girard Family, Philadelphia, PA, last quarter 18th century

With shaped crestrail with carved leafage, over Gothic splat, square legs connected by H-form stretcher, retains original slip seat frame. 

H: 29 ¾ in. W: 13 ¾ in. D: 12 ¾ in. 

Provenance

Accompanied by a note, "Chair given to Samuel Burden-Smith (1854-1942) by a member of Stephen Girard family, when he went with a member of his family to call. He sat in the little chair during his visit. Upon leaving he was asked if he liked the chair-he said he did. Someone said 'You like that chair don't you Sammy.' On his return home he found the chair had been sent directly to his house." This may refer to a visit to the Green Street home of Girard's nephew, Jean August Girard (1808-1870) and his wife Ellen (1806-1899). The chair is similar to a set of chairs in the Stephen Girard Collection made by Daniel Trotter.
A Chestnut Hill collection.