Accession Number

983.484

Description

One mahogany footstool with cabriole legs. It has a woolen needlepoint top consisting of flowers and leaves on a cream background.

History of Use

The needlework on this footstool was done by Mrs. Herbert William Davey and given by her to The Castle Society in 1980. ¹

Mrs. Davey and her husband, Chief Justice Herbert W. Davey of the BC Court of Appeal, used this stool at their Victoria house. 

The history of the stool's frame is unknown. It likely dates to about 1870.

1. Society For the Preservation and Maintenance of Craigdarroch Castle report to members, June 23, 1980.

Date

circa 1870 – 1965

Dimensions

16 x 37 x 34 cm

Material

Wood, mahogany; Fabric, wool

Technique

needle point; Carved

Country of Origin

Canada