Backstool (side chair)
Date1660-1680
OriginEngland
MediumOak, leather, linen, and brass
DimensionsOH: 34 1/4"; H (seat): 18 3/4"; OW: 17 1/4"; OD: 14 3/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1967-143
DescriptionSide chair with raking rectangular back upholstered in leather with brass nails around face; stiles upholstered in leather on front and both sides with double row of brass nails on front face; "square" seat frame upholstered in leather over rails with leather strip around seat with double roos of brass nails; stitched rectangle in center of seat; front legs and stretcher blocked with ball and ring turnings; five rectangular stretchers, two at each side and one rearMarkingsStamped "HB" on rear of proper left leg below seat rail.
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1660-1680
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