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Chair, Rocking

Object Name:
Chair, Rocking
Object ID:
1981.029.01
Creator:
Wetherbee, Abijah (1781-1835)
Place of Origin:
New Ipswich, NH
Date:
circa 1830
Description:
Rocking Chair. "Salem" type with scooped seat, bamboo turnings and shaped spindles painted black with red graining, stencilled fruit and small decorations, and green and yellow decoration. Branded under seat: "A. WETHERBEE. / WARRANTED".
Material:
Wood
Dimensions:
H-43.5 W-23.125 D-22.25 inches
Provenance:
Ceil Tanner purchased this chair from a dealer.
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
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