Chair, Rocking
- Object Name:
- Chair, Rocking
- Object ID:
- 1981.029.02
- Creator:
- Carter, Minot (1812-1873)
- Place of Origin:
- New Ipswich, NH
- Date:
- 1837-1841
- Description:
- Rocking Chair. "Salem" type with scooped seat, bamboo turnings and shaped spindles, painted in imitation of rosewood and decorated with yellow and faded salmon pink. Printed paper label on underside of seat reads: "[WAR]RANTED CHA[IRS] / MADE BY / MINOT CART[ER] / AT WILDER'S CHAIR FACTO[RY] NEW IPSWICH, N.H. / PRICE $ . ".
- Material:
- Wood
- Dimensions:
- H-42.25 W-22.75 D-27.375 inches
- Provenance:
- Ceil Tanner purchased this chair at auction.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
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