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BENCH

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Adam Bedroom


About this object

The window bench is rectangular in shape. It has high sides that are shaped like a shield in openwork. The central section of the shield is painted with a bouquet of flowers in an urn. The border areas of the rest of the bench are painted with peacock feathers and flower swags. The seat is caned and stands on six square tapered legs painted with peacock feathers. They end in a small foot topped by a cube. There is a separate fitted cushion covered with striped velvet and silk brocade decorated with fringe and tassels.

Object name:
BENCH
Made from:
Wood -- material
Made in:
England
Date made:
18th c.
Size:
78.7 x 114.3 x 31.4 cm (31 x 45 x 12 3/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
33.79
Class:
FURNITURE
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973