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- Windsor Child's Highchair, circa 1820-1840 - This Windsor highchair allowed a child to sit at the same level as the dining table making it easier for parents to feed the child. Highchairs, however, were not a common piece of household furniture in the early 1800s. Most small children had to sit on someone's lap or find other ways to boost themselves to table level during meals.
- circa 1820-1840
- Collections - Artifact
Windsor Child's Highchair, circa 1820-1840
This Windsor highchair allowed a child to sit at the same level as the dining table making it easier for parents to feed the child. Highchairs, however, were not a common piece of household furniture in the early 1800s. Most small children had to sit on someone's lap or find other ways to boost themselves to table level during meals.
- Highchair, 1943 - By the early 20th century highchairs for young children were common, with many designs incorporating attached trays. The sturdy locking tray on this highchair, from the 1940s, safeguarded the small child from falling. The tray also provided a convenient serving area away from the table -- letting parents regulate the child's diet and manage reachable distractions.
- 1943
- Collections - Artifact
Highchair, 1943
By the early 20th century highchairs for young children were common, with many designs incorporating attached trays. The sturdy locking tray on this highchair, from the 1940s, safeguarded the small child from falling. The tray also provided a convenient serving area away from the table -- letting parents regulate the child's diet and manage reachable distractions.
- Highchair, 1790-1800 - This Windsor highchair allowed a child to sit at the same level as the dining table making it easier for parents to feed the child. Highchairs, however, were not a common piece of household furniture in the late 18th or early 19th centuries. Most small children had to sit on someone's lap or otherwise get a boost to table level during meals.
- 1790-1800
- Collections - Artifact
Highchair, 1790-1800
This Windsor highchair allowed a child to sit at the same level as the dining table making it easier for parents to feed the child. Highchairs, however, were not a common piece of household furniture in the late 18th or early 19th centuries. Most small children had to sit on someone's lap or otherwise get a boost to table level during meals.
- Windsor Child's Highchair, 1840-1880 - This Windsor highchair allowed a child to sit at the same level as the dining table making it easier for parents to feed the child. Highchairs, however, were not a common piece of household furniture in the early and mid-1800s. Most small children had to sit on someone's lap or find other ways to boost themselves to table level during meals.
- 1840-1880
- Collections - Artifact
Windsor Child's Highchair, 1840-1880
This Windsor highchair allowed a child to sit at the same level as the dining table making it easier for parents to feed the child. Highchairs, however, were not a common piece of household furniture in the early and mid-1800s. Most small children had to sit on someone's lap or find other ways to boost themselves to table level during meals.