Foot support
Herbert Mitchell
Category
Furniture
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood and metal
Measurements
405 mm (H); 583 mm (W); 145 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Bradford
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 17392
Summary
Adjustable foot support. Top section has pad covered with hessian attached by carpet tacks. Metal label riveted to centre of base reads; THE / HERMIT FOOT SUPPORT / BRITISH PATENT NO 241342 / DESIGN NO 09010 / HERBERT MITCHELL . LADY'S ROYDE HALL / BRADFORD. Badly damaged. Matches similar items found in Louvre room, which comes with a carry bag, items (NT16423.1) and (NT 16423.2).
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Herbert Mitchell, manufacturer