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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