Child's Chair of Horn

Furniture

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Child's Chair of Horn

Entry/Object ID

51.25.1

Description

The image features a unique chair with a frame constructed from polished horn, curved to form the back, arms and legs, while the seat is upholstered with a rich red velvet fabric. Material: horn, textile, wood. Size: 12" x 17" x 17" H.

Context

This unique chair was first used by Henry Wilhelm Kaiser in Iosco Township and later kept in the family when they moved to Vivian Township, Waseca County. This was a curiosity item in the 1880s, and often people fashioned furniture using cow horn.

Cataloged By

Pfen

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1880 - circa 1890

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Chair, Child's

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Chair

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Seating Furniture

Nomenclature Class

Furniture

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Create Date

April 21, 2026

Update Date

April 21, 2026