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Sleigh Seat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden bench, Sleigh Seat, by artist unidentified. The bench is dark-colored, with a long seat and two short backs, one higher than the other, both with rounded tops. The left backrest is wider and has a raised motif resembling a flower or a sunburst design with a small circle at its center. The right backrest is narrower. The four legs of the bench have curved cutouts at the bottom. The surface shows signs of wear and aging. The background of the image is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Cherry
Culture
American
Dimensions
508 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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