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My vote is with A. It appears to be all original. Lots of turnings and woven seat. Probably made in the North East. Would look great with my black windsor side chairs in the dining room.

We bought our 1836 Connecticut Federal 3 years ago. They had done "updating in the library, dining room and the living room with pine paneling in the 60's. We lived with it for 1 year and couldn't stand it. In the dining room it was just one wall with the fireplace. The others are white plaster and white painted trim on windows and baseboards. One day I went out and bought primer and a very pale off white paint and painted the dark paneled dining room wall. As the one post said it took coats and coats, but when it was done it was gorgeous and we didn't look back. We went on to paint the living room- outstanding. The library is the last room left. It is not the paneling but a wall of bookcases and a door (lovely wood) but that dark dark pine from years of aging. I think the only thing holding us back is that all the books have to come down and we are also considering insulating the walls from the inside. (This is a post and beam house and you are not able to do a conventional insulation from the outside).
In your case sheets on sale might be the answer. You could put up batons and hot glue the fabric in place. You could stay with an off white or go crazy with a print. I think in a temporary situation that could work and you could return it to its previous condition without much trouble

I like it with Goslings Rum but have always had it as a winter drink..... But this may change my mind. May have to try one on the patio tonight!

Wow, the toothpaste is not a good tip. It is for teeth not for walls. Can't say I didn't use it in my youth, but as an owner I would never use it. How hard is it to purchase a small container of the correct product for the job-spackle.