Stool

Object number
2001.3
Creator
Foster, Paulina
Date
1837 – 1848
Description
Round Quaker footstool used by children during Quaker meetings. Wooden base, carpet covering, sawdust filling. Carpet covering is light and dark brown, red, pink and white. Fabric on top of stool appears to be newer (presumably from shoe wear). Top fabric is light and dark brown. Two ears are added probably for ease in picking up the stool. Similar footstool in NHS photo 2001.3. See accession folder for more information. Written in pen on bottom of stool 'Paulina Kenyon Foster, Hopkinton R.I.'
Materials
wood
Credit Line
Gift of John Foster
Subjects
Foster Family
Related People & Organizations
Foster, Paulina Kenyon (associated)