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Object Name
Footstool
Object Number
1929-01-2
Description
Mahogany four-legged footstool, oblong shape, outward curved legs. Reeded handles. Covered with black horsehair, muslin and webbing showing through. Dowel construction. One of a pair by Silas Cheney for Tapping Reeve. See 1941-11-0. Entry in Silas Cheney's Account book is as follows: "1812 January 18 / Tapping Reeve Dr. to 2 Crickets stuft & --- readed legs hair 6.00"
Comment
Entry in Silas Cheney's Accont Book as follows: 1816 Jan 18 / Tapping Reeve Dr. / to 2 Crickets stuft & --- readed legs hair 6.00" Identical footstool in collection 1941-11-0
Category
Furnishings
Maker
Date Made
1812
Dimensions
8 1/2" H x 18" W x 9" D
Materials
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