Eatons Catalog Rocking Chair

Object/Artifact

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Fort la Reine Museum

Name/Title

Eatons Catalog Rocking Chair

Entry/Object ID

2018.12.01

Description

An Eatons Catalog rocking chair that was owned by Milton & Marie Matthews. The wooden rocking chair has burgundy upholstery cushions fastened by metal rivets. The orginal cushion was made of leather. The chair was believed to have been made in 1911 as that is when it was given as a wedding gift. According to Laurie Matthews: "Grandpa (Milton Matthews) sat in this chair - smooking his pipe - listening to the news on the radio."

Collection

Case House