This Lovely dark haird lady is dressed in a Velvet coat with mink trim, she is holding a glove in one hand and a fan in the other. Her dress looks velveteen and/or embossed with lace trim on the bossom. Very pervocative for the period. Some damage near the right corner, but never tried to take it out of the frame or take glass off.
The bench is in near flawless condition. There looks to be some paint rub marks on the ends of the arms, but that is very much the extent of any damage. The caning is in mint condition and very tight. The legs and arms have a bit of a flare to the outside. It is light but very sturdy. There is not a nail or a screw on the entire bench (wooden pegs are visible) and all the caning is woven through holes, with no apparent bracing beyond that. (I have to apologize, I have never been educated on antiques and am trying my best to be descriptive). It does not shake or wobble.
I really don't know much about this item, only that it was at my grandmothers home for at least 50 years. The tag on the bottom says it was made by Pelham, Shell, Leckie.
