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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:American
Title:Rocking chair
Date Made:19th century
Type:Furniture
Materials:Maple
Place Made:North America; United States
Measurements:Height: back 44 in. seat 15.5 in. Diam. legs 1 3/4 in.
Accession Number:  MH SK B.10.A.5.17
Credit Line:Joseph Allen Skinner Museum, Mount Holyoke College
Museum Collection:  The Joseph Allen Skinner Museum at Mount Holyoke College

Label Text:
SKINNER CATALOGUE: A 19th century Boston rocker in maple. Characteristic of this type which was probably the most popular chair in this country during much of the 19th century. Rolled seat and arms, shaped seven spindle back with top slat curved at the ends, blocked in the middle; front legs, stretcher, and arm posts ring, groove, and vase turned; single stretchers front, sides, and back. Painted a very dark brown with yellow decorative lines; top rail stencilled with a dish, fruit, and floral design in yellow, now much faded. Cat. 8/20/1836

Tags:
furniture; chairs

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