Sweet Old Folk Art Upholstered Miniature Chair / Pin Cushion handmade stairs box about 7 7/8" x

box about 7 7/8" x 7 7/8" x 1 3/8"

I'd guess dating to the 1940s or so

9" t x 2 3/8" w x 1 5/16" d and in very worn but stable condition

dyed a darker brown

with text reading: "Florida Water / Murray &

Sweet Old Folk Art Upholstered Miniature Chair / Pin Cushion handmade stairs box about 7 7/8" xI really like the awkward proportions of this chair, tall and narrow and with these very very hunky legs posts combined with very thin stretchers rails. Then painted a rose pink and given a thick, cushy upholstered seat, which makes me think it's true purpose may have been to serve as a pin cushion and an easy one not get buried under under things! Brass upholstery tacks all around the perimeter of the seat, plus one at the top of each post for good