Armchair
1860s (made)
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| Place of origin |
Turned ash. Back composed in openwork of bobin-turned staves in a rectangular arrangement. Turned uprights supporting bobbin wings. Turned front-lets supporting insertee arm rails. Seat of plain turned rails suitable for a squab. Four stretchers, those in front and at the sides supporting stave-patterns (front) and single staves.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Turned ash |
| Brief description | Armchair of turned ash; English, c.1860 in the 17th century style |
| Physical description | Turned ash. Back composed in openwork of bobin-turned staves in a rectangular arrangement. Turned uprights supporting bobbin wings. Turned front-lets supporting insertee arm rails. Seat of plain turned rails suitable for a squab. Four stretchers, those in front and at the sides supporting stave-patterns (front) and single staves. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Harry Holme Lee |
| Object history | Formerly on loan to Bishop Asbury Cottage, Great Barr, Sandwell (1976-2005). Conservation in 1976 replaced two pieces eaten by woodworm. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | W.37-1946 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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