Pew
Probably madeNew Mexico, United States, North America
MediumWood
Dimensions42 3/4 × 72 1/2 × 17 in. (108.6 × 184.2 × 43.2 cm)
Classifications(Classification Not Used)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Historical Society of New Mexico, A5.2018.5
Object numberA5.2018.5
DescriptionWood church pew with tall end posts (stiles), carved with stepped, narrowing tops. One high, thick back rail, incised with simple, ornamented leaf-like forms and with carved top and bottom. Foot rails at front and rails along sides. Carved and pierced ornamentation on front apron just below worn, flat, cracked seat. Front seat corners cut out to allow for front leg. Proper left front leg repaired at seat level. Mortise and tenon construction.On View
Not on view
Early 20th century or before
ca. 1935
Artist unrecorded
