Object Record
Metadata
Accession # |
2020.53.2 |
Item Name |
Chair, Rocking |
Description |
A wooden and fabric cushioned rocking chair dated before 1954. The chair is made of heavy oak. It has a high wooden back with floral decorative work on the top and side panels. |
Date |
1954 BEFORE |
Provenance |
John Stickney purchased the rocking chair at an auction. The chair was original to Dr. Abraham Groves' office. Dr. Groves (1847-1935) opened the Royal Alexandra Hospital of Fergus in 1902, which included a nursing school. After his death, the hospital was given to the town of Fergus and was renamed the Groves Memorial Community Hospital. |
Person \ Organization |
Stickney (Dr.) Stickney, John (Dr.) Stickney, John |
Place |
Fergus |