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- Child's Rocking Chair, Used by the Family of George Matthew Adams, 1860-1890 - Rocking chairs offer the sitter a place of comfort to recline and gently rock back and forth. For that reason, they were used for quieting and nursing children. By the late 1800s, rocking chairs became a common household item and could be found in a variety of styles and sizes. Young and old could benefit from the relaxation these chairs provided.
- 1860-1890
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Child's Rocking Chair, Used by the Family of George Matthew Adams, 1860-1890
Rocking chairs offer the sitter a place of comfort to recline and gently rock back and forth. For that reason, they were used for quieting and nursing children. By the late 1800s, rocking chairs became a common household item and could be found in a variety of styles and sizes. Young and old could benefit from the relaxation these chairs provided.