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Rocking Chair

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1780-1810

GUSN

GUSN-52593

Description

Slat back rocking chair with elongated finials and a rush seat. Painted black.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rocking chairs
ash (wood)
maple (wood)
rush (material)
Chair
Chair, Rocking
Chair, Rocking

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

39 1/8 x 18 3/4 x 20 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Daniel Staniford

Accession Number

1941.1249

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