Child's Corner Chair, circa 1775-1790
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Artifact Overview
Little chairs, though not common, were one of the few forms of furniture made for 18th-century children. A well-to-do family -- with enough cash and ample living space -- may have had this chair made for their young son. Perhaps this boy -- by mimicking his father who sat at a desk in a larger version of this chair -- would carry on the family business.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Chair (Furniture form)
Date Made
circa 1775-1790
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished
Object ID
77.11.89
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mary Dana Wells.
Material
Ash (Wood)
Oak (Wood)
Rush (Material)
Color
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 21.375 in
Width: 18.25 in
Length: 22 in
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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.