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Barley Twist Couch

Description I found this frame at a junk dealer's shop in Fargo, North Dakota about 1979. Bought it and had it made usable & upholstered professionally in an ivory nubby cotton fabric. I rubbed the wood frame with gun stock tung oil.
Category Home Furnishings
Medium wood frame with upholstered seat & back
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item couch is approx. 74 inches long, back is 32 inches high, depth is 29 inches; approx. 7 inches open under couch for carving
Date Period Supposed to have come from England & "come around the Horn" about 1895 to U.S.
Weight unknown
History See above.
Price Paid (If known) $55 for frame only
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