A large woven Navajo style rug. Thin and thick brown, red, burgundy, grey, and orange stripes. Orange, white, and grey geometric pattern near each end and within large red strip at centre.
A large woven Navajo style rug. Thin and thick brown, red, burgundy, grey, and orange stripes. Orange, white, and grey geometric pattern near each end and within large red strip at centre.
A large woven Navajo style rug. Thin and thick red, burgundy, grey, and orange stripes. Orange, white, and grey geometric pattern near each end and within large red strip at centre. Centre design also has blue sections.
A large woven Navajo style rug. Thin and thick red, burgundy, grey, and orange stripes. Orange, white, and grey geometric pattern near each end and within large red strip at centre. Centre design also has blue sections.
A large, folding, four-paneled screen with painted lake scene one side, patterned gauze material the other. Scene, painted on canvas with water based pigments, covers entire screen from side to side and top to bottom, tranquil lake with small sailboats and thatch-covered hut in the background, thre…
A large, folding, four-paneled screen with painted lake scene one side, patterned gauze material the other. Scene, painted on canvas with water based pigments, covers entire screen from side to side and top to bottom, tranquil lake with small sailboats and thatch-covered hut in the background, three white herons and water lilies in the foreground beside a tall stand of white orchid-like flowers and spikey leaves filling the whole right panel and half of the next panel. Back is covered with green gauze material printed with a stippled white background around silhouettes of large flowers, traces of faded red define some of the petals within the flowers. Screen is hinged by means of the canvas and backing fabric continuing from one panel to the next, and folds in accordion fashion. Screen framed along sides and bottom and top with wood which has been finished with reddish paint and graining technique, outer corners trimmed and protected with short strips of thin, embossed sheet metal, with flower blossom shaped tacks evenly spaced along the edge. Left side has additional strip in the middle. Each screen panel has wooden skeleton frame beneath fabric consisting of a single upright with cross braces down its length. Back of skeleton frame beneath gauze covered with black paper, beneath canvas with brown paper.
A large, heavy, simple mirror with plain wood frame and bowed top, 4.2 cm. wide oak frame is mitred at corners with narrow convex molding next to glass. Four 1.0 cm holes drilled through frame and a rough depression carved out around each, one at the middle of the top, one at the middle of the bott…
A large, heavy, simple mirror with plain wood frame and bowed top, 4.2 cm. wide oak frame is mitred at corners with narrow convex molding next to glass. Four 1.0 cm holes drilled through frame and a rough depression carved out around each, one at the middle of the top, one at the middle of the bottom, and two on the left side at the bottom and top. A hole drilled into wood on the edge of each side just above the mid-point. Mirror backed with thin piece of plywood fastened to frame with small brass screws around edges.
Plain design flat-topped step stool with two plywood end supports or feet and two shallow side brackets which fit into end supports. Nailed construction, varnished, shows usage.
Plain design flat-topped step stool with two plywood end supports or feet and two shallow side brackets which fit into end supports. Nailed construction, varnished, shows usage.
Bentwood hickory frames, front legs widen out above seat and are of one piece, rear legs also widen out (back) above seat and are of one piece. Two rungs on front and each side, one rung at rear, upper frame is three bent hickory bands which are pegged into front legs and nailed to rear legs. Woven…
Bentwood hickory frames, front legs widen out above seat and are of one piece, rear legs also widen out (back) above seat and are of one piece. Two rungs on front and each side, one rung at rear, upper frame is three bent hickory bands which are pegged into front legs and nailed to rear legs. Woven fibre is natural basketry and is on seat and back. All stamped on rear rung "Rustic Hickory Furniture Co.-La Porte, Indiana".
Windsor captain's (or smoker's bow) chair in a dark stained wood. Arms are formed by a continuous piece of wood, backrest above arms sits on five wooden spindles, 4.5 cm. high, each alternating with one of four metal rods. Backrest curves gently upward and is 45.0 cm. wide and 10.5 cm. high, ten 24…
Windsor captain's (or smoker's bow) chair in a dark stained wood. Arms are formed by a continuous piece of wood, backrest above arms sits on five wooden spindles, 4.5 cm. high, each alternating with one of four metal rods. Backrest curves gently upward and is 45.0 cm. wide and 10.5 cm. high, ten 24 cm. high wooden spindles join armrest to chair seat. A metal rod is screwed into each side of armrest and fastened by a square nut on bottom side of seat to give greater support. Seat is saddle shape. The four turned legs are joined by two stretchers on each side. Two front legs are spool-shaped while back legs are plain. Two flat headed rods cross diagonally and are fastened to legs by square nut on one end. Metal rods are also used as reinforcements between seat and top stretcher on either side of chair. Note: A 3 cm. gap between planks on seat reveals tongue and groove technique for joining.
Six sturdy chairs constructed from natural hickory branches. Seats are woven plant fiber in a herringbone weave, each strip of fiber is approx. .7 cm. wide. Back rests are four vertical spindles, each whittled at ends to fit into holes on frame. Two stretchers on front and sides of chair and one o…
Six sturdy chairs constructed from natural hickory branches. Seats are woven plant fiber in a herringbone weave, each strip of fiber is approx. .7 cm. wide. Back rests are four vertical spindles, each whittled at ends to fit into holes on frame. Two stretchers on front and sides of chair and one on back. Back supports are extensions of the legs.
Low wooden armchair with padded velvet seat cushion. The armchair has 3 horizontal, curved, back supports and slightly curved back feet. Straight arms, front legs,and cross support at base. Cushion is velvet with a predominantly green, yellow, and purple pattern of a bird and flowers. Metal studs o…
Low wooden armchair with padded velvet seat cushion. The armchair has 3 horizontal, curved, back supports and slightly curved back feet. Straight arms, front legs,and cross support at base. Cushion is velvet with a predominantly green, yellow, and purple pattern of a bird and flowers. Metal studs on 3 sides of cushion. Springs underneath cushion.
Small drop leaf table. Table is rectangular with leaves down and round with them up. Wooden swivel supports support leaves. 4 lath-turned legs ending with square posts and ball feet. 4 horizontal stretchers between legs.
Small drop leaf table. Table is rectangular with leaves down and round with them up. Wooden swivel supports support leaves. 4 lath-turned legs ending with square posts and ball feet. 4 horizontal stretchers between legs.
Folding chair made of wood with canvas seat and canvas backrest. Chair has flat armrests, lath-turned back supports, and crossed legs. Metal folding mechanism below seat.
Folding chair made of wood with canvas seat and canvas backrest. Chair has flat armrests, lath-turned back supports, and crossed legs. Metal folding mechanism below seat.
A folding camp chair made out of wood (painted red) with a canvas seat. The chair has legs that cross and fold up flat. The canvas seat is suspended between two sides with arm rests. Back piece missing.
A folding camp chair made out of wood (painted red) with a canvas seat. The chair has legs that cross and fold up flat. The canvas seat is suspended between two sides with arm rests. Back piece missing.
A wooden [cherry?] secretary with 4 drawers, a drop down desk, 7 inner drawers and 9 inner cubbies. Brass U-shaped handles on the drawers, each of which has a keyhole in the centre. Drop down desk has a keyhole in the centre. Claw and ball feet.
A wooden [cherry?] secretary with 4 drawers, a drop down desk, 7 inner drawers and 9 inner cubbies. Brass U-shaped handles on the drawers, each of which has a keyhole in the centre. Drop down desk has a keyhole in the centre. Claw and ball feet.
A large wooden chest made of dark wood. Four front panels with floral medallions on front, additional flowers next to legs. Keyhole at front. Cast iron handles at each end. Inside is a small tray at the right side.
A large wooden chest made of dark wood. Four front panels with floral medallions on front, additional flowers next to legs. Keyhole at front. Cast iron handles at each end. Inside is a small tray at the right side.