Theresa Haffner-Stearns

Theresa Haffner-Stearns
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

When what to my wondering eyes should appear

.....but this lovely Victorian footstool in original tapestry and velvet fabric.
SHS Photo

Q.Where did it come from?
A.Five Star Antiques in Fort Atkinson Wisconsin
Q.How is it known that the fabric is original?
A.The sum total of the tacks that held this fabric and one other later cover coincide with the number of tack holes in the wood frame.    
Q. And how do I know it was manufactured during the Victorian era?
The proof is in the manufacturing techniques....which I will discuss in January.

And I will tie up all loose ends early in 2012 by completing my research on the Victorian reproduction of the Chippendale Ribbon Back Chair.

Can't wait!  

Theresa Haffner-Stearns
Yummy Furniture and Design
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