Rocking Chair

Object detail

Accession number

1970.46

Description

Wooden collapsable rocking chair. Wood is stained dark brown and has carved designs at the top of the frame. Brown and orange toned upholstery on seat and back rest. Green sticker on rod under seat "E.W.VAILL. / Patented and Manufacturer / WORCESTER [...] / Patented Jul 18. 1876.". MOTAT sticker at rear "Presented by Miss Whittington / Date 2/2/70 / Ref. No. 46/70".

Marks

E.W.VAILL. / Patented and Manufacturer / WORCESTER [...] / Patented Jul 18. 1876 Sticker
Presented by Miss Whittington / Date 2/2/70 / Ref. No. 46/70 Sticker

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Textile

Collection

Furniture and Furnishings collection

Credit Line

Circa 1870. Rocking Chair, 1970.46. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Chair Chair, Rocking Furnishings Furniture Seating Furniture

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Furniture Chair Wood Outdoor furniture Armrest Comfort Hardwood Wicker Natural material Metal

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