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Object Name
Bench
Object Number
1985-19-1
Description
Thick rectangular sloped front seat. Three paneled back with four arrow head spindles topped by a rectangular horizontal crest rail. Flanked by turned and notched back posts. Ends with curved shaped arm supports over two turned spindles. Back posts and front arm supports through tenoned and wedged into seat. All over six turned and tapered legs with turned and tapered stretchers. Back legs splayed back nicely to balance splayed back support.
Comment
Bench was removed from the Milton Congregational Church when the church broke up the upstairs library to convert room into a Sunday school class room.
Category
Furnishings
Date Made
ca. 1815-1825
Dimensions
60 1/4" long x 21" deep by 35 1/4" high
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