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Child's Hitchcock Chair, 1825-1865

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Artifact Overview

Entrepreneur Lambert Hitchcock dreamed of manufacturing affordable furniture, using uniform parts that were quickly and cheaply made by machine and easy to assemble. By the late 1820s, Hitchcock's Connecticut factory was turning out some 15,000 chairs per year. The chairs were so popular during their heyday that many competitors tried to imitate their look.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Hitchcock chair

Date Made

1825-1865

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.3.13936

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Maple (Wood)
Cane (Plant material)

Technique

Gilding (Technique)

Color

Black (Color)
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 22 in
Width: 13 in
Depth: 15 in

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Child's Hitchcock Chair, 1825-1865