Name/Title
Rocking ChairEntry/Object ID
2015.28.2Description
Rocking chair sized for a child. The back has 3 spindles and a curved rail. The arms are turned and held up by a short spindle. The chair is painted black with decorative yellow pinstriping on the spindles, seat, and legs. The label, "Ella Louisa Knapp's chair Christening May 10, 1858 Born August 3, 1857 Died April 7, 1899" is carved into the bottom of the seat.Context
Owned by Ella Louisa Knapp in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont.Acquisition
Accession
2015.28Source or Donor
Cushman, Martha Colvin KnappAcquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Chair, RockingNomenclature Primary Object Term
ChairNomenclature Sub-Class
Seating FurnitureNomenclature Class
FurnitureNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
20-1/4 inWidth
13-3/4 inDepth
17 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Knapp, Ella Louisa (1857-1899)Related Places
Place
Town
St. JohnsburyCounty
Caledonia CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America