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CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY: BACKLESS STOOL


Most households had only one or two chairs,
which were reserved for the male head of the household
and perhaps an honored guest.
Backless Stool

 

Women and children, if they were lucky, sat on backless stools. This small stool was made in New England between 1710 and 1730.

 

This backless stool can be seen in the Murphy Room.

 

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