Armchair

Production arm chair attributed to Sister Lillian Barlow or Brother William Perkins, Second Family, Mount Lebanon, NY

1927-1940

Object ID:

1992.1.45

Community:

New York, Mount Lebanon

Makers

Shaker

Description

Perkins-Barlow era production chair, possibly a #5. Maple with rush seat; wire nails pin all mortise and tenon joints. Natural finish, which appears to be original to the chair. Rush seat is poorly woven; possibly original to chair.

New York Mount Lebanon Second Family

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Armchair

Production arm chair attributed to Sister Lillian Barlow or Brother William Perkins, Second Family, Mount Lebanon, NY

1927-1940

Description

New York Mount Lebanon Second Family

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