Early Americana: The Atten Collection Online
Description:
Turned Slat-back Armchair, probably Massachusetts, late 17th/early 18th century, the turned finials atop turned stiles joined by two arched slats, joined to the turned front posts by turned arms, on a seat upholstered with wool fragments, and double-stretcher base, (imperfections),ht. 42, seat ht. 16 in.
Provenance: Ruth and George Sherwood, North Andover, Massachusetts; Private Collection.
Estimate $400-600
had added rockers once, now removed.
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Keywords
George Sherwood, Ruth, North Andover
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