Antique Colliapsible w.s. Tubbs SnoShu Folding Canoe Chair C.1900

Description

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Turn of the century Snowshoe chair with Ash frame, rawhide lacing and steel brackets. These lightweight, portable chairs were … more ABOUT

Turn of the century Snowshoe chair with Ash frame, rawhide lacing and steel brackets. These lightweight, portable chairs were used in canoes for camping. Back rest and legs collapse flat.

CREATOR W.S. Tubbs Co. of Norway, ME.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1900-1910.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Ash, Rawhide.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. One missing rawhide lace. Minor chip in wood.
DIMENSIONS H 33 in. W 17.75 in. D 26 in. Seat H 15 in., Collapsed: H 7 in. W 30 in. 17 in.

HISTORY

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