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Child's rocking chair, 1750–75, Soft maple; rockers, white oak
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Chair · New England

Child's rocking chair

Maker unknown · New England · 1750–75

Medium
Soft maple; rockers, white oak
Dimensions
22.6 x 10.6 x 10.2 in. (57.3 x 26.8 x 25.9 cm) · max. W 13.4 in. (34.1 cm)
Accession
1930.2302
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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