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| Late victorian arm chair in original condition with collapsed seat. |
Ripping out the old fillings and springs, with wood wool and old felts visible. |
Stripping exposed the poor state of the frame and justified remaking a new frame. |
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| The new frame with support webs. The only original parts were the front turned legs. |
Sewing the lumber springs in place to give additional support. |
The seat and back lumber springs installed with tack rolll edges to arms and seat. |
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The back and arm stuffings of hair supported by bridle ties of twine.
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The arm fabric secured with the seat springs and stuffing in place. |
The seat covered with the inside back ready for stuffing. |