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Horse, Rocking

Object Name:
Horse, Rocking
Object ID:
1998.037.01
Date:
circa 1937
Description:
Rocking Horse. Used by Lawrence A. White (1935-2000), Concord, NH; c. 1937. Wood, painted. Child's seat, mounted between two horse cutouts on rockers. Handle bar with swinging tray. Horses painted yellow and black. Rockers, seat, and tray painted orange. Tray portion broken, held on with cord. Written on bottom, "# 132". Wooden brace added to back of seat. 18.25" high, 34" long, 12.75" deep.
Material:
Wood
Dimensions:
H-18.25 L-34 D-12.75 inches
Provenance:
Rocking Horse was given to donor by Lawrence A. White (1906-1989) of Concord, NH, c. 1954. Previously, it was likely used by White's son, Lawrence A. White, Jr. (1935-2000). Afterwards, it was used by donor's cousins (Holderness, NH).
Credit Line:
Gift of Richard E. Melvin
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