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Piano Stool

Date1700s ?
Terms
  • Stools
  • Fabric
  • Wood
Credit LineGift of Cummings E. Davis (1886)
Object numberF2038
DescriptionPedestal in form reminiscent of early "trestle" supports. The uphostery of this stool is like that which was on the Bulkeley day bed F700 and bannister back arm chair F607 when the collection was moved in 1930. Davis's work?

Turned pedestal base, curved flared legs. Looks like walnut or similar dark wood, damask upholstery top with brass pins around perimeter. Underside lined with homespun material. Legs sit on four ball brass casters.

Tolman Catalog, Tolman Number 4: "Piano Stool, from the same source [as Tolman Number 3/F1311]."