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Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2011.465.53 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Artist's Stool
Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2011.465.53 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Artist's Stool

Original Owner (American, 1926 - 2009)
Mediumwood; leather
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter at widest point when open): 20 1/4 x 17 1/2in. (51.4 x 44.5cm) Other (height x diameter at widest point when closed): 25 x 7 1/2in. (63.5 x 19.1cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
Object number2011.465.53
DescriptionWood and leather artist's stool. The stool seat of the stool is made of leather which is attached by metal screws to three wood legs. The legs intersect about half way down and are attached together by screws allowing the legs to swivel and the stool to fold vertically. A leather strap and buckle are attached to one leg by a nail which can strap all three legs together. Another leather strap approximately 29 inches long with a looped end extends from the seat.

Status
Not on view
Stool
Unknown
1690-1720
1960.103.13
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1960
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1796
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1789-1797
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1970-1990
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1905-1920
Highchair
Union Chair Co.
1850-1870
Close Stool
Unknown
1840-1870
Close Stool
Samuel Gorham
1840-1870
Armchair
Aaron Chapin
1785-1800
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Eliphalet Chapin
1775
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