Rocking Chair

Datec. 1900

Mediummahogany with cloth and brass

Dimensions40 x 25 x 32 inches (101.6 x 63.5 x 81.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of Nelda C. Stark, 1979

Object number61.900.126

ClassificationsFurniture

DescriptionPart of suite of furniture; solid back; upholstered in gold velvet; square stiles with brass tacks; curved arms; scroll carving at hand rest and arm support; upholstered seat; brass tacks and carved design on apron; carved square legs; square rockers.

ProvenanceW.H. Stark [1851-1936] and Miriam Lutcher Stark [Mrs. W.H. Stark, 1859-1936] [1]; by inheritance to their son H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; by inheritance to his wife Nelda C. Stark [1909-1999]; gifted September 19, 1979 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to The W.H. Stark House | 1. Visible in the historic photographs of the W.H. Stark House

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