Highchair, 1790-1800
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Artifact Overview
This Windsor highchair allowed a child to sit at the same level as the dining table making it easier for parents to feed the child. Highchairs, however, were not a common piece of household furniture in the late 18th or early 19th centuries. Most small children had to sit on someone's lap or otherwise get a boost to table level during meals.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Highchair (Children's chair)
Date Made
1790-1800
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Greenfield Village in Noah Webster House
Object ID
27.10.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Pine (Wood)
Maple (Wood)
Hickory (Wood)
Dimensions
Height: 36 in
Width: 19.5 in
Depth: 15.5 in
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Related Content
SetChildren's Furniture
- 20 Artifacts
Children's furniture reflects changes in childrearing. Early American families wanted their children to mature quickly and work as soon as possible. A more romantic view of childhood took hold in the 1800s; well-to-do parents saw their children as precious and molded them for a successful life. In 20th-century America, parents continued to focus on childhood play and development, accepting new materials and modern design in children's furniture.