20/1928

Collection

Furniture

Brief description

Footstool made from mahogany or rosewood with scroll ends and turned rails, with modern silk upholstery. It is thought to have been manufactured in England and to date from c.1820.

Object name

footstool

Object number

20/1928

Location

On Display

Production date

c.1820 (manufactured)

Production place

England (manufactured)

Period

Georgian (1714-1837)

Material

mahogany
silk
cotton
beech

Technique

turned
joined
upholstered

Physical description

Footstool in mahogany or rosewood with scroll ends linked by baluster turned rails and full sabre feet. It is upholstered in modern blue silk.

Dimensions

Height: 24.5cm
Width: 38.5cm
Depth: 24cm

Website keywords

seating

Label

Label text, Geffrye Museum, date unknown:
Footstool, rosewood, with scrolled ends, c1820, upholstered in modern silk.