Probably Connecticut or Rhode Island, 19th century, pierced splat centering urn, scrolled arms, slip seat, square legs, box stretcher with medial rail, 37-1/4 x 27 x 21 in., seat height 18-1/4 in.
Provenance: Bequeathed by Marion Louise Smith Peters (Mrs. William Sterling Peters), Brooklyn, NY, 1950; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Exhibited: Woodlawn Plantation (National Trust for Historic Preservation), long term loan 1958-1986, Washington, DC
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Bequeathed by Marion Louise Smith Peters (Mrs. William Sterling Peters), Brooklyn, NY, 1950; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
surface with some wear including scuffs to legs and loss to finish at seat rail, repair to break at crown rail and stile joint, proper front left upper leg and front seat rail with significant repairs to breaks, later upholstery with frayed tear and discoloration
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