Woven chair cushion, Sabbathday Lake, ME

late 19th/early 20th century

Object ID:

1957.9508.1

Community:

Maine, Sabbathday Lake

Description

Plush was woven on looms and slit to create the pile with a double tabby thread woven to secure. Seat is wider at front then tapers back. Four flaps, one on each side, front and back have wool twill tape sewn through to secure on chair posts.

Maine Sabbathday Lake

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