Child's Rocking Commode Chair, 1775-1800

Summary

A potty seat on rockers? Does this design tempt fate? Unlike an adult's pot chair of the 18th century, this one makes no pretense about its purpose.

A potty seat on rockers? Does this design tempt fate? Unlike an adult's pot chair of the 18th century, this one makes no pretense about its purpose.

Artifact

Commode chair

Date Made

1775-1800

Place of Creation

United States 

Fully Furnished
 On Exhibit

at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished

Object ID

00.4.7222

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paint (Coating)
Wood (Plant material)

Color

Green

Dimensions

Height: 25.75 in

Width: 16.5 in

Length: 14.5 in

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