Name/Title
Rocking Chair / BerceuseEntry/Object ID
493.1Description
A wooden, black chair mounted on two strips of wood which connect the front and back legs, allowing it to be rocked backward and forward. It has a slightly curved back and high arms.
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Une chaise en bois noir montée sur deux bandes de bois qui relient les pieds avant et arrière, ce qui lui permet de basculer d'avant en arrière. Elle a un dossier légèrement incurvé et des accoudoirs hauts.Context
This rocking chair was brought to Canada by Sherburn Blake (1800-1879).
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Cette berceuse a été apportée au Canada par Sherburn Blake (1800-1879).Collection
Early Settlers and Loyalists / Les premiers colonisateurs et les loyalistesAcquisition
Accession
493Source or Donor
Blake, MaryAcquisition Method
Donation / DonMade/Created
Date made
1797Time Period
18th Century / 18ème SièclePlace
Province / State / État
VermontCountry / Pays
United States / États-UnisContinent
North America / Amérique du NordLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Chair, RockingNomenclature Primary Object Term
ChairNomenclature Sub-Class
Seating FurnitureNomenclature Class
FurnitureNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsDimensions
Height
74 cmWidth
52.5 cmLength
63.5 cmRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Blake, Sherburn (1800-1879)Update Date
September 19, 2025