Platform Rocker, 1882-1900
THF154879 / Platform Rocker, 1882-1900
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Artifact Overview
In 1882, German immigrant and furniture maker George Hunzinger patented a torsion bar system to keep rockers from moving across the floor while the sitter rocked. A major innovation in furniture technology, these platform rockers revolutionized American parlors. Hunzinger's line of rockers were imitated by competitors, but were made using springs and other technologies to avoid infringing on Hunzinger's patent.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Platform rocker
Date Made
1882-1900
Creators
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
28.899.157
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Leather
Inscriptions
Label under seat: Harry Dean Company Detroit Special Furniture
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