Windsor: Latimer Family Rocking Chair

Name/Title

Windsor: Latimer Family Rocking Chair

Description

Having curved crest rail and bent wood arms; this wooden rocking chair is part of the Latimer family collection, displayed at the Lewis Latimer House Museum. The chair features gracefully curved armrests and a slatted backrest. A cushioned seat, covered with a striped yellow fabric, adds to the chair's comfort and utility. This heirloom represents the Latimer family's everyday life and personal furnishings, blending simplicity with functional design.

Use

A wooden rocking chair from the Latimer family collection, preserved at the Lewis Latimer House Museum. This piece reflects the family’s taste in practical and comfortable home furnishings.

Context

Used to illustrate the Latimer family's history of living in the House

Collection

Latimer Family Collection : Latimer House

Dimensions

Dimension Description

43.25" x 23.125" x 33.25"

Material

Wood

Location

Room

On display

Museum

Lewis Latimer House

City

Flushing, Queens

State

New York, USA

Continent

North America

Country

United States