F306 Mid 19th century Pennslyvanis paint decorated Settee,Paintted, Pennsylvania, plank-seat settee of the mid-19th century (1845-1865), in the half-spindle-back style with an angel wing crest rail. The mustard yellow with green leaves , brown fruit and red striping. The theorem-like registers on the crest rails are typical of rural Pennsylvania chairs and benches. There is a large fruit in the center, flanked by leaves and various fruit. On each . The overall result is a pleasing example of Pennsylvania German Folk Art on a piece of rural-made, paint- decorated furniture.
Measurements are: 77 1/2" long x 20" deep x 34 3/4" high
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