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High back Lincoln-type rocker; scalloped crest rail supported by curved side stiles which extend to form rear sabre legs; arms connected to rear stiles curve out and under and connect to side of seat frame in a teardrop and scrolled-shaped arm support; serpentine front seat rail with caned seat; sabre front legs; flat curved front stretcher; two dowel stretchers on each side and one in back; simple curved rockers.
rocking chairs
chairs (furniture forms)
cane (plant material)
maple (wood)
maple (wood)
scrolls (motifs)
Maple
Cane
Lincoln
Scroll
CHAIR, ROCKING
Original to Sayward-Wheeler House (York Harbor, Me.),
Unknown
44.5 x 21.875 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler
1977.787
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