Slat back child's rocker. Three arched slats supported by turned siderails capped with acorn finials. Simple turned arms and front posts. Plain rockers added at a later date. Remains of old red and gray painted finish.
Made/Created
Artist
American, unknown
Date made
1750 - 1850
Time Period
late 18th-early 19th centuries
Place
Region
New England
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
None
Dimensions
Height
56.5 cm
Width
35.5 cm
Dimension Notes
Depth of seat: 25.4cm; length of rockers: 43.2cm
Material
Splint, Iron nail repair, Wood (maple), Paint
Color
Blue, Red
Condition
Overall Condition
Poor
Notes
Significant wear to wooden parts. Loss of areas of painted finish. Proper right front post with serious break loss. The bore hole towards its top may indicate that this front post has been rotated 180 degrees. Finials atop the stiles show wear that would undicate that this chair was utilized by infants in process of learning to walk.
General Notes
Note
Notes: Significant wear to wooden parts. Loss of areas of painted finish
Status: OK
