Footstool
- Object Name:
- Footstool
- Object ID:
- 1978.034
- Creator:
- Wilder, Josiah P. (1801-1873)
- Place of Origin:
- New Ipswich, NH
- Date:
- 1830-1850
- Description:
- Footstool, of type known as a "cricket," with rectangular pine top and four turned, cylindrical legs tapered at ends. Top is upholstered on upper surface and beveled on lower edges. A decorative groove partially encircling three of the legs; fourth leg plain. Legs are splayed. Fabric upholstery of floral weave in shades of brown on a green background, bordered by yellow woven tape. Legs and beveled underside of top are painted with red and black tortoiseshell graining; yellow striping on legs. Branded mark on underside of top, only partially legible: "J. P. WILDER / WARRANTED", upper case letters. Crack extending almost entire width of top, visible on underside. Several pencil marks on underside of top including figures "458." Several nail holes under present upholstery along edges suggesting earlier use of upholstery. Extra tacks added in area of tape to secure upholstery. One leg loose.
- Material:
- Wood
Textile
Metal - Dimensions:
- H-8 W-11.25 D-7.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Donald K. Packard (1893-1974) summered in New Ipswich, NH, where he collected locally-made furniture and New Hampshire clocks.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Beatrice Joy Packard
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