Collection Highlights
Freedom to the Slaves
Date:
ca. 1865
Object Number:
PR.052.58
Medium:
Lithograph
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Luce Center
Child's rocking chair
Object Number:
1943.291
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Poplar, caning
Dimensions:
Overall: 27 1/2 x 15 x 24 in. ( 69.9 x 38.1 x 61 cm )
Description:
Child's poplar rocking chair with mahogany stain and caned seat and back; scalloped crest rail and stile with undulating curve that continues in scrolled arm; turned front legs joined by turned stretcher, rectangular rear legs, two plain, round stretchers on either side, and one plain, round stretcher in back.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Samuel White Patterson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
