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Rectangular woven splint back enclosed by slightly canted rear stiles terminating in acorn finials; simple plank arms supported by front stiles with ring and vase turned between arms and woven flag seat; two dowel stretchers on each side; one on the rear and two ring turned stretchers on the front; rockers are fitted into slots cut out of the bottom of each leg; repainted glossy black over all (including splints).
rocking chairs
armchairs
chairs (furniture forms)
painting (coating)
splints (lighting devices)
wood (plant material)
Painted
Splint
CHAIR, ROCKING
Original to Sayward-Wheeler House (York Harbor, Me.),
Unknown
38.625 x 25.625 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler
1977.533
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