Windsor Rocking Chair

Object number
24.4
Date
circa 1800
Description
Rocking chair in Windsor style; legs and stretchers in bamboo shape; "comb" back with rectangular panel at top; painted dark yellow with rust and brown linear decoration. Said to be the favorite chair of Rev. William Ellery Channing when visiting his sister-in-law, Miss. Gibbs at Oakland Farm.
Materials
wood
Credit Line
Gift of Channing Memorial Church
Object Type
Windsor rocking chairs
Subjects
Channing Memorial Church
Related People & Organizations
Channing, William Ellery (associated)