Peter Timmes Son. <em>Bench</em>, ca. 1895. Painted cast iron, 39 3/4 x 43 1/2 x 14 3/4 in. (101 x 110.5 x 37.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 76.143. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 76.143_bw.jpg)

Bench

Artist:Peter Timmes Son

Medium: Painted cast iron

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Dates:ca. 1895

Dimensions: 39 3/4 x 43 1/2 x 14 3/4 in. (101 x 110.5 x 37.5 cm)

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Accession Number: 76.143

Image: 76.143_bw.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Bench, cast iron painted silver; back consists of three square sections, the center with a higher crest rail; flanking squares are scroll screens surrounded by rope border with stylized acanthus crests; center square, similar but with diamond shape in center; seat perforated in cross and circle motif; skirt of seat is roping suspending stylized acanthus on front and sides; scrolled arms and legs with scroll front to back stretchers at sides. CONDITION: Seat cracked at proper left; paint worn on seat and proper left arm.

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