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Rocking chair

Collection Type

  • Furniture

GUSN

GUSN-308609

Description

Rocker with rose and accanthus on head rail and arms. Upholstered on back, arms and seat. Original covering replaced with textured white cotton cloth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rocking chairs
wood (plant material)
cotton (textile)
Chair
Chair, Rocking
Chair, Rocking

Associated Building

Original To Nickels-Sortwell House (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

37 3/4 x 21 x 19 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Frances Sortwell

Accession Number

1958.490

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