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Backstool

Description

17th century backstool; English ash; panelled in seat; three back spindles from seat rail to second rail; two stretchers on each side, single front stretcher with two spindles to front seat rail.

  • Object number

    STRST : SBT 1991-41

  • Date

    1601 - 1700

  • Material

    wood ash

  • Measurements

  • Length

    290 mm (back spindle)
    410 mm (leg)

  • Width

    510 mm (seat front)
    380 mm (seat back)
    380 mm (seat back)

  • Height

    950 mm

  • Location

    Anne Hathaway's Cottage - Bedchamber 3

  • Credit line

    CC-BY-NC-ND Image Courtesy of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust