Object Record
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Metadata
Object ID # |
1971.076.057 |
Object Name |
Chair |
Other Name |
Chair, Barrel |
Title |
Barrel Chair |
Lexicon category |
2: Building Furnishings |
Date |
Early 20th-century? |
Made |
"EK" |
Place of Origin |
Unknown |
Description |
This is a primitive-looking barrel chair. It was made by altering a staved barrel. The chair has red and white and leafy green floral cushioning on it. Nails were used to hold the fabric in place. A light varnish was added. Crossed twine supports the seat area. There are three metal hoops below the seat. The boards on the bottom are doubly-thick near the front to give the chair a slight tilt backwards. The underside is probably made from a piece of a shipping crate. Visible is a hand-painted "H Mc"? a stencilled black "EK" and below it, a hand-painted "Soun" (probably originally read Owen Sound). |
Makers mark |
"EK" |
Provenance |
Maker and provenance unknown. Used in Owen Sound, Grey County and belonged to the John Harrison family. It is not known who "EK" was. Last owned by Rick Harrison and Don McKay of Owen Sound, Grey County. |
Collection |
Furniture, 19th-c Collection |
Material |
Wood/Metal/Fabric/Rope/Thread |
Dimensions |
H-29.5 W-25 D-25 inches |
Found |
Owen Sound, Grey County |
People |
Harrison, John |