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Wagon Bench

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1800 -1830

GUSN

GUSN-251772

Description

A two seated wagon bench that has three rounded and tapered stiles held by two sets of shaped slats. Outer stiles have turned arms and supports. Six round legs and six sets of round dowel stretchers, with two medial stretchers joining the center, front, and rear legs. The bench is stained brown and the seat is woven.

Details

Descriptive Terms

benches (furniture)
maple (wood)
pine (wood)
weaving
turning (shaping process)
Bench

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

26 3/4 x 35 x 15 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan

Accession Number

1949.963

Date

1800 -1830 (Early 19th Century)

Places

New England (United States) [general region]

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