St. Barbara Children’s Backstool

Name/Title

St. Barbara Children’s Backstool

Entry/Object ID

2011.16.3

Description

18th-c. children's backstool with an embroidered textile back depicting St. Barbara. St. Barbara is holding a cross, and there are emblems of a tower, a large tulip, and a shield. This backstool is one of two English or Belgian chairs. The embroidered figures and decorations on the backs are earlier, perhaps 17th century and have been re-applied in more than one re-covering effort.

Use

Seating

Furniture Details

Furniture Type

Chair

Made/Created

Time Period

18th Century

Dimensions

Height

26 in

Width

14 in

Depth

13 in

Material

Wood, Velvet, Thread, Metal

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Credit Line

Label

Saint Joseph's University purchase