Baby-jumper and Rocking Chair, 1898-1920
THF156187 / Baby-jumper and Rocking Chair, 1898-1920
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Artifact Overview
This convertible baby-jumper offered parents with ways to safely amuse their child. Babies could bounce and swing -- secured by a restraining bar -- when the seat was attached to the frame. When the seat was detached and placed on the floor, babies had their own rocking chair. Busy mothers -- with their child safe and entertained -- could then go about their housework.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Swing
Date Made
1898-1920
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished
Object ID
57.23.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Margaret V. Evans Ide.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Oak (Wood)
Plywood
Cast iron
Color
Black (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 57.75 in
Width: 29.5 in
Length: 28.5 in
Inscriptions
On rear of chair back : GLASCOCKS BABY JUMPER/PAT'D
Under seat: US PATENTS:/Dec. 28, 1897;/Oct. 11, 1898/____N PATENTS [label partially torn off]
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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.