Antique Collapsible W.S. Tubbs "SnoShu" Folding Canoe Chair c.1900 Curiosities Original French hand written note

Original French hand written note on the side of one cushion

The handles moves up and down

Case: H 4 in

Bunnell received a patent on the 15th of February 1881 for his steel lever key

including France's Legion of Honor in 1905

Antique Collapsible W.S. Tubbs "SnoShu" Folding Canoe Chair c.1900 Curiosities Original French hand written noteABOUT Turn of the century snowshoe chair with Ash frame, rawhide lacing and steel brackets. These lightweight, portable chairs were used in canoes for camping. Back rest and legs collapse flat. CREATOR W. S. Tubbs Co. of Norway, ME. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1900 1910. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Ash, Rawhide. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. One missing rawhide lace. Minor chip in wood. DIMENSIONS H 33 in. W 17. 75 in. D 26 in. Seat H 15