Collection Highlights
Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society : adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833
Date:
Publication: 1848-1855
Object Number:
LIB.E449.A53.1848
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Luce Center
Slat-back rocking chair
Object Number:
1952.1
Date:
1750-1810
Medium:
Maple, oak, rush, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 40 1/4 x 25 x 24 1/4 in. ( 102.2 x 63.5 x 61.6 cm )
Description:
Maple and oak slat-back rocking chair painted black over green; three slats with rounded upper edge; baluster turned stiles topped by ovoid finials; flat arms with baluster-turned arm supports; ball-turned front stretcher. Rockers a later addition.
Gallery Label:
The rockers on this chair are a later addition, as is the black paint covering the original layer of green.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Edna Morse
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
