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Ladderback Chair
Small wooden ladderback chair with rush seat.
Children's Desk
Made by Jonathan Fisher for one or more of his daughters. The back of the desk has a hidden drawer. The top back has a scalloped, hinged decoration. The original paint was hard, peeling and almost black, and was removed. The paint on the h…
Bedstead
Low posted bedstead with rope support. Has side rails threaded into head and foot of bed. rope is wrapped around knobs instead of pulled through holes.
Card Table
Table. Expands to double surface area (17 x 35 inches. when closed). Front right leg has been damaged and repaired with screws. The legs are carved.
Rope Bed Tightener
Rope bed tightener. Approx. 9 1/4 inches. Contains two prongs and a hole at the top. Missing the handle that would go through the hole at the top. Used to tighten the ropes that supported the mattress on early beds. The saying "sleep tight…
Wooden Cradle
Wooden cradle. Approximately 38 x 17 inches. Front rocker damaged and loose.
Chair
Country Chippendale chair with urn back and rush seat. One of a pair.
Candlestand
One of many candle stands made by Jonathan Fisher. Three legged table.
Rocking Chair
Black, low-backed rocking chair with arms, thought to be made by Jonathan Fisher.
