Desk, School

School desk and chair, Canterbury, NH

ca. 1858

Object ID:
1958.10752.1,.2
Community:
New Hampshire, Canterbury
Description

School desk (.1) and chair (.2). Desk has a slightly slanted top with a pencil trough along the top edge. Below trough is a through-hole on the right side. Frame of desk is rectangular and is not as deep at the desk top. Sides of frame are cut in a curve so the top edge reaches the end of the desk top. Frame is painted orange and top is stained brown. Underneath the frame is a set of desk legs, which run the depth of the desk. Iron legs are vine-like, curve, and join at two different points. Chair has a steam-bent slat, two posts which sit at an angle, and a central decorative back support. Seat has rounded edges and is recessed for comfort. Attached to underside is a hollow iron post with remnants of black paint and has an integral stand with four screw holes to secure chair to floor. Chair is varnished.

New Hampshire Canterbury

New Hampshire Canterbury

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