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On Display: House - Shaker Dwelling Room
Chair (Rocking chair)
circa 1840 (1830-1850)
Description
A furniture maker in the Canterbury, Massachusetts Shaker community made this ladderback rocking chair around 1840. The chair features three double-convex slats, a rare and unusual Shaker design.
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
Canterbury; New Hampshire; Merrimack; New England; United States; North America
Museum Object Number
2026.0004.019
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Anonymous Donors
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Object Number
2026.0004.019
Object Name
Chair (Rocking chair)
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
Canterbury; New Hampshire; Merrimack; New England; United States; North America
Date
circa 1840 (1830-1850)
Subject(s)
- Shaker
Dimensions (inches)
40.75 (H) x 18.5 (W) x 20 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
103.505 (H) x 46.99 (W) x 50.8 (D)