Doll Furniture

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a vintage miniature wooden rocking chair with a classic design, featuring two slender, curved rockers and a ladder-back style characterized by two horizontal slats at the top and three vertical spindles in the middle, providing both structure and an aesthetic touch. The arms of the chair are slightly curved, maintaining the rustic style and ensuring authenticity in its craftsmanship. Attached to one of the arms is a small tag, which reads "Wooden Rocker 3 A.3.E. 12.3.493," suggesting cataloging details or possibly an inventory or collection reference, adding an element of historical significance or personal value to the piece. Placed against a black backdrop, the chair’s rich brown wood is highlighted, and its surface shows a smooth finish with some visible imperfections typical of aged wood, enhancing its charm and authenticity. The entire composition captures the essence of craftsmanship, history, and a rustic appeal, inviting viewers to appreciate its simplicity and the nostalgia it evokes.

The image displays a vintage miniature wooden rocking chair with a classic design, featuring two slender, curved rockers and a ladder-back style characterized by two horizontal slats at the top and three vertical spindles in the middle, providing both structure and an aesthetic touch. The arms of the chair are slightly curved, maintaining the rustic style and ensuring authenticity in its craftsmanship. Attached to one of the arms is a small tag, which reads "Wooden Rocker 3 A.3.E. 12.3.493," suggesting cataloging details or possibly an inventory or collection reference, adding an element of historical significance or personal value to the piece. Placed against a black backdrop, the chair’s rich brown wood is highlighted, and its surface shows a smooth finish with some visible imperfections typical of aged wood, enhancing its charm and authenticity. The entire composition captures the essence of craftsmanship, history, and a rustic appeal, inviting viewers to appreciate its simplicity and the nostalgia it evokes.

Name/Title

Doll Furniture

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.693

Description

Wooden rocker.

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1948 - 1970

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Furniture, Doll

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Accessory, Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

8-3/16 in

Width

6-1/2 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Oct 16, 2018