probably New England, circa 1700, pine throughout, single board top held on base by two pegs on either side, the settle base with hinged lid, 29 x 47-3/4 x 29-1/2 in.
Provenance: Gift of Arthur W. Clement of Brooklyn, NY to the Brooklyn Museum, March 1, 1941; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
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Gift of Arthur W. Clement of Brooklyn, NY to the Brooklyn Museum, March 1, 1941; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
one peg missing, pegs with inconsistency to finish and post diameter indicating replacement or restoration, surface wear consistent with age including chips to feet, shrinkage splits to top, sewing bird impressions to top underside, arm front corners with deep abrasions, one rear foot with break and currently loose
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