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1967-140, Backstool
Backstool (side chair)
1967-140, Backstool

Backstool (side chair)

Date1660-1680
OriginEngland
Mediumoak, leather, linen, and brass
DimensionsOH: 37"; H (seat): 19 1/4"; OW: 19 3/4"; OD: 16 1/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1967-140
DescriptionSide chair, backstool; rectangular back upholstered in leather with brass nails around facade; stiles below back blocked and bobbin turned with pair of craved dots on face of top block of each stile; "square" seat upholstered over rails with leather strip around front and sides with double row of brass nails; rectangle stitched through center of seat and webbing; front legs blocked and bobbin turned terminating in spool feet; face of top leg blocks carved with four elongated dots; straight rear legs, "square" in section; seven blocked and turned stretchers - 2 at each side, 1 rear, 1 medial, and 1 front.