Collection Highlights
Empire State Building, N.Y.C.
1940
1940.978
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Child's rocking chair
Object name
Child's rocking chair
Date
1860-1890
Medium
Poplar, caning
Dimensions
Overall: 27 1/2 x 15 x 24 in. ( 69.9 x 38.1 x 61 cm )
Description
Child's poplar rocking chair with mahogany stain and caned seat and back; scalloped crest rail and stile with undulating curve that continues in scrolled arm; turned front legs joined by turned stretcher, rectangular rear legs, two plain, round stretchers on either side, and one plain, round stretcher in back.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Samuel White Patterson
Object Number
1943.291
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
