Object number
53/53
Description
This 'dug-out' type chair originally came from Shropshire. It was constructed using the natural hollow of an elm tree trunk to form the shape of the back and the arm rests. It is thought to have been made between 1760 and 1850.
Physical description
1 chair: wood (elm); fair condition
Label Text
Dug out chair. Crafted in Shropshire between 1760 and 1850, this chair was shaped using the natural hollow of an elm tree trunk to produce the curved shape of the chair's back. This style of chair was fairly popular in the 18th century but few examples survive in good condition. An older or rotting tree would be ideal for this type of furniture, as the central sapwood was less firm and easier to remove.
Production date
1760 - 1850
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_93.tif - High resolution image
