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This three slat chair, circa 1850-1900, is of hickory and birch with a loosely woven split oak seat that is typical of Tennessee.

These four chairs, circa 1820, appear to be from the same chair maker. The turning on the finial of the ball with a ring to each side is unusual and apparently characteristic of this group. the way that the front legs extend above the split oak…

These two ladderback chairs are circa 1850. This particular type of ladderback has been seen frequently in middle Tennessee. with their tall, thin finials supporting a single ball, these chairs are of a type which is easily recognizable. One chair…

This mule ear chair is circa 1850. It is an exceptional chair of this mule ear type in that it is a very early example of its type. The turned balls on all four feet, the rings at seat level on the rear posts, the shaped slats (3), and the thin…

This chair of oak and split oak seat with two slats is known as a mule ear chair. The ring at the seat level on the rear posts is often seen on this type, although not always. The mule ear type of ladderback chair is found in the back country of…

This red Windsor High Chair is newly constructed to represent a child in this household. The style and turning do not indicate a particular region and therefore, the form is important. This style may be called a bow-back form which could date to…

"Trip Around the World" Hand stitched, obtained at an auction of belongings at an auction of furnishings from an ancient farmhouse in Wisconsin 1820. Note Ancient Design. Apparently made as a coverlet for a doll bed and probably later turned into a…

Woven white cotton coverlet is in three sections, geometric design repeated. This white on white coverlet is circa 1850 and is typical of the mid 19th century and is of three widths. Referred to as body and soul blanket.

Four snowballs with pine tree border. This blue and white coverlet is circa 1820. The coverlet is the overshoot type, and of the “ pine tree and snowball” pattern - only half of the coverlet remains. The initials “GSP” are in Ink. at one corner.

Nine snowballs. This coverlet, indigo (light and dark) is circa 1830. It is handwoven and dyed. Pattern is nine snowball pattern. The material is wool