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Pair of foot stools

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two dark brown footstools with curved legs and ornate scrollwork. The footstools have a curved top with a rolled edge and are upholstered with white fabric featuring a floral pattern in shades of red, orange, brown, and green. The fabric is bordered with gold trim. The legs of the footstools are curved and have a scroll-like design at the top. The footstools are positioned at an angle to each other on a plain white surface with a grey background.

Artwork details

Date:
1825–30
Medium:
Mahogany with white pine seat rails
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 363 px
Museum record:
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