{"product_id":"19th-century-american-folk-art-painted-pew-kneeling-bench","title":"19th C. Maine Folk Art Painted Pew Kneeling Bench","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully evocative piece of 19th-century American folk art, this early painted wooden prayer kneeler or low pew bench retains its original dark red-brown surface and wonderfully worn patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-painted across the top is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“PEW. No 2.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the underside bears the pencil inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“John Wechman \/ Seat No. 11.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Simple bootjack-form legs and traditional nail construction speak to its utilitarian origins and handmade character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to the mid-19th century, the surviving inscriptions and beautifully aged original surface give this small piece tremendous personality. An especially appealing addition to a collection of Americana and folk art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican, mid-19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5” H × 36⅜” W × 8” D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Painted wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Collection of Michael and Paula McMahon, Virginia Beach, Virginia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original painted surface with expected age-related wear, rubbing, losses, scratches and abrasions throughout. These characteristics are consistent with its age and use and contribute to its authentic folk-art character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TWO ROADS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45386255794358,"sku":"ANT-26-01","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/2652\/files\/58B610DC-0FDE-4717-BDAB-E092715CC97A.jpg?v=1784571906","url":"https:\/\/tworoads.store\/products\/19th-century-american-folk-art-painted-pew-kneeling-bench","provider":"TWO ROADS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}