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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:American
Title:Rocking chair
Type:Furniture
Materials:Wood with paint
Place Made:North America; United States
Accession Number:  MH SK 2006.63.INV
Credit Line:Joseph Allen Skinner Museum, Mount Holyoke College
Museum Collection:  The Joseph Allen Skinner Museum at Mount Holyoke College

Description:
A rocking chair, painted black, except for arms (paint may have worn off). Rolled seat and arms, six spindle back with top slat slightly curved at top with two inward curves at bottom. Stencilled in yellow or gold with bunches of grapes, melons, and a pineapple. Front of seat has symmetrical gold stencil in floral patterns. Front legs and center strecher are turned, with gold stencilling. One each on side and back are plain. Seat has gold edging.

Tags:
furniture; chairs

Subjects:
Chairs; Furniture

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