. "Models of a buttoned centre sofa (ottoman) and an armchair\nAbout 1860\u201380\nMade by Albert Bentley (1842\u20131928)\n \nEngland (probably London)\nFrames: softwood and mahogany\nFeet: brass\nUpholstery (original): glazed linen and wadding under upholstery, with silk damask and trimmings\n \nGiven by Miss F. Bentley\nMuseum no. W.13&B-1934\n \nThese seats were made by an upholsterer who worked for various London firms from about 1860. He probably made them as a demonstration of his trade skills and knowledge. Unlike most 19th-century seats they have never been reupholstered and so preserve the original appearance of fashionable buttoning.\n [01/12/2012]"@en . . .