Stool with Hooked Upholstered Seat

Probably Pennsylvania, ca.1850-1865.
Turned walnut legs, hooked wool with fringe.
Over-all in great condition, original hook upholstery with minor wear.
Provenance: Fred Giampietro, New Haven, Connecticut; Barbara Ardizone, Salisbury, Connecticut; Collection of Pat and Rich Garthoeffner.
This rare hooked upholstered stool with eight hearts and tooled leather trim and original fringe is supported by ring-turned legs, joined with stretchers ending on ball feet.