Horsehair Foot Stool

Furniture

Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Horsehair Foot Stool

Description

Rectangular horsehair foot stool. Frame is mahogany and has curving legs. Its padded section contained within the mahogany frame is covered by a black horsehair fabric. Is one of a pair.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1830 - 1860

Time Period

Mid 19th Century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

This stool has an identical companion stool, also in the LCHA collection--inv. no. 80.157.95

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Incision

Location

underside of upholstered section

Transcription

"XXXV"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

21 cm

Width

24.3 cm

Length

33.6 cm

Material

Wood (mahogany), Horse hair, Metal (steel)

Color

Black, Brown

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good