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Chair, Potty

Object Name:
Chair, Potty
Object ID:
1972.034
Date:
1800-1825
Description:
Potty Chair. Child's box-like potty chair with arms formed from side boards and high back where handle with which to grasp the chair is worn off, leaving just the bottom groove. Back is also cracked and has an early mend. Hole in 10" high seat is of teardrop design. Feet formed by the side boards are worn down. Originally was a bottom board on which pot would be placed through opening beneath back board of chair. Early rose-head nails.
Material:
Wood
Metal
Dimensions:
H-25.125 W-10.75 inches
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
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