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Harpist's chair
Beehive harp chair.
The craft of lip-work extended from simple baskets to larger more complicated pieces of furniture. The lip-work canopy on this chair is built around a wooden frame and seat, with wooden arms. Imagine how cosy this chair would have been in a damp and drafty farmhouse kitchen. It dates to the early 1800s and was used at Penbryn near Carmarthen. They were also referred to as harpist's chairs.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
30.255.6
Historical Associations
Association Type: Use
Date: 19th century (early)
Place: Penbryn (Carms)
Acquisition
Purchase
Measurements
Height
(mm): 1460
Width
(mm): 880
Depth
(mm): 800
Techniques
Lip work
Location
In store
Classification
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