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1953.6.19

Wooden headrest comprising curved rectangular seat, openwork support and bilobed base. The ends of the seat are carved with triangle designs. The support consists of a central horizontal beam with three legs connecting it to the seat, and below to the base. Two square projections extend from the underside of the seat, carved with a grid in relief. Some of the wood has been stained. [JC [OPS Move] 22/3/2017]

1953.6.19

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden headrest comprising curved rectangular seat, openwork support and bilobed base. The ends of the seat are carved with triangle designs. The support consists of a central horizontal beam with three legs connecting it to the seat, and below to the base. Two square projections extend from the underside of the seat, carved with a grid in relief. Some of the wood has been stained. [JC [OPS Move] 22/3/2017]
Person
Field collector Frederic John Newnham
PRM source Miss G.F. Newnham
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1907
Date collected
1894 - 1907
Acquisition information
Donated: 1953
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Smoked, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 160 mm, Height: max 151 mm, Width: max 54 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1953.6.19

Search terms: Furniture Dwelling, Headrest

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