Antique, Very Useful, Very Primitive Doll Chair gift for lover and several siblings

and several siblings

The surface of the wood is beautifully aged with plenty of scrapes scratches and stains

and shows that it would lighten up if cleaned if one wanted

given the poem on one side

but a 1893 charcoal drawing surely rolled up and carried around many a time seems as if it should should show some wear

Antique, Very Useful, Very Primitive Doll Chair gift for lover and several siblingsI like the form of this old chair, and that not quite symmetrical peaked back, and the knots in the wood, and the simple, sturdy construction. And all sorts of things sit in and on it well, with the high back a good support to lean against. 5 3 8 w x 6 5 8 t x 3 7 8 d. Late 19th c. or so, I believe and in good, very sturdy condition.