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Slipseat 1998-157,b
Slipseat with original upholstery foundation
Slipseat 1998-157,b

Slipseat with original upholstery foundation

Dateca. 1780
OriginAmerica, Maryland, Chesapeake
MediumYellow pine; Linen and curled hair.
DimensionsOH: 2"; OW: 19 1/8"; OD: 14 7/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase, The Antique Collectors' Guild & individual members Mrs. Cabell Mayo Tabb and Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Disharoon
Object number1998-157,B
DescriptionYellow pine trapezoidal slip seat; frame joined with pegged mortise and tenon joints. Original upholstery foundation (webbing, bottom linen, curled hair stuffing, and top linen) nailed in place with rosehead nails.
ProvenanceAccording to source, the chair was found in Georgetown, D.C.