Roundabout Chair, 1725-1760

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Artifact Overview

A man could have pulled this chair close to his desk by straddling the front corner of the seat. A woman probably would not have sat in this chair--and certainly not like a man.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Corner chair

Date Made

1725-1760

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished

Object ID

55.36.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Maple (Wood)
Rush (Material)
Birch (Wood)
Pine (Wood)

Dimensions

Height: 29.375 in
Width: 26.75 in
Length: 24.5 in

Roundabout Chair, 1725-1760