Windsor Rocking Chair, 1830-1850

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Artifact Overview

Windsor chairs were one of the sturdiest and functional chairs available to Americans in the 18th and 19th centuries. Everyone could own at least one of these chairs, suitable for any room in the home. They could even be fitted out with rockers to make one's leisure time more comfortable.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Rocking chair

Date Made

1830-1850

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished

Object ID

00.4.6642

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paint (Coating)
Wood (Plant material)

Color

Black (Color)
Brown