Images(2)

Rocking Chair

Artist Unknown American

Datec. 1900

Mediummahogany with cloth and brass

Dimensions39 x 26 x 31 inches (99.1 x 66 x 78.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Nelda C. Stark, 1979

Object number61.900.123

ClassificationsFurniture

DescriptionPossibly part of suite of furniture; solid back; upholstered in gold cloth; carved and pierced garland design on crest rail; square stiles; curved arms; scroll carving at hand rest and arm support; upholstered seat; brass tacks and carved design on apron; tapered 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

On View

On view

Collections