Chair, Rocking
- Object Name:
- Chair, Rocking
- Object ID:
- 1923.002.04
- Place of Origin:
- New England, probably Merrimack Valley
- Date:
- 1720-1800
- Description:
- Rocking Arm Chair. Banister-back type, with crest rail framed between stile of back and having both upper and lower outlines arched at center, upper edge being elaborately curved on either side of arch; back of crest beveled along top edge; turned stiles with vase, block, spool and tapered baluster elements as well as short cylindrical section just above seat; turned finials of ball-and-button type that appear to be supporting turnings of stiles; balusters supported on horizontal rail above rush seat and arranged so there is a void at center below arch crest. Outward flaring arms with thick down-curving terminals; baluster turned arm supports which are continuations of the block-and-vase turned front legs. Square out-curving rear legs with slightly chamfered corners. Rockers added. Six plain round stretchers--front, back and two on each side. Finials apparently worn on reverse. Left stile of back broken and repaired. Front of left rocker broken and repaired. Dark stain.
- Material:
- Wood
Grass - Dimensions:
- H-45.1 W-24.25 D-25.75 inches
- Provenance:
- According to letter in Accession File, this chair was from the Bowers family, Lowell, MA. The donors' mother was the daughter of Col. Joseph Bowers of that part of Chelmsford, MA which became Lowell in 1826. This branch of the Bowers family had lived in Chelmsford since the 17th century.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Carrie E. Stark and Emma G. Towne
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