Topped by comb consisted of molded panel over six spindles with center oval reserve. Panel and reserve painted with floral motif, surmounting bow back with rails subdivided by center rail which also forms arms ending in flared molded rounded hands. Seat concave and ovoid, slightly turned legs and "H" shaped stretchers with flat painted reserve on central stretcher. Rockers plain cut slats, overall painted brown with red trim.
Windsor rocking chairs
ash (wood)
pine (wood)
Chair
Chair, Rocking
Chair, Rocking
Unknown
41 x 20 1/2 x 15 3/8 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Louise Stimson
1981.43
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