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Chair Seat Cover Fragment

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1850-1885

GUSN

GUSN-8992

Description

T-shaped; brown twill weave; appliqued floral wreath with floral sprig in center. Birds perched on opposite ends of wreath facing inward.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
covers (overlying objects)
appliqué (technique)
weaving
upholstery
wool (textile)
Cover, Furnishing
Cover, Chair Seat
Cover, Chair Seat

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

15 1/2 x 17 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Roger Bacon

Accession Number

1963.308C

Places

New Hampshire (United States)

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