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Accession # |
1954.33.5 |
Item Name |
Chair, Rocking |
Description |
Walnut and cherry "nursing rocker". Oval-shaped back with long rockers and graceful side supports. Factory made. 1860-1880. |
Date |
1860-1880 DURING |
Provenance |
The donor bought the rocking chair at a Wissler family auction sale in Salem in 1953. This type is sometimes referred to as a "nursing rocker". |
Person \ Organization |
Wissler |
Place |
Salem |
Year Range from |
1860 |
Year Range to |
1880 |