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On Display: House - Philadelphia Empire Bedroom
Chair (Rocking chair)
William Hancock, John Hancock & Co.
1831-1840
Category
Furniture
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Hancock (Furniture Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Maple
- Mahogany
- Pine
- Paint
- Gilt
- Wool
- Cotton
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1990.0082
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Special Fund for Collection Objects
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Object Number
1990.0082
Object Name
Chair (Rocking chair)
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
William Hancock (Furniture Maker); John Hancock & Co. (Retailer)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
The reproduction red velvet was made in either the United States or Europe between 1989-1992.
Date
1831-1840
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: under seat
Inscription: (See description)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Maple
- Mahogany
- Pine
- Paint
- Gilt
- Wool
- Cotton
- Silk
Techniques
- Gilded
- Painted
- Woven (velvet)
Dimensions (inches)
41 (H) x 23.875 (W) x 31 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
104.14 (H) x 60.643 (W) x 78.74 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW is at arms. OD is from crest to center front rockers.