Rocking Chair
Manufacturer
Robert Mitchell Furniture Company
(American, 1836 - 1940)
Datec. 1920
Mediummahogany
Dimensions37 1/2 x 23 x 30 inches (95.3 x 58.4 x 76.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Nelda C. Stark, 1978
Object number61.900.87.A
ClassificationsFurniture
DescriptionCarved leaf design on crest rail and extending down onto stiles; urn shaped splat; shallow saddle seat made from three boards; arm support extends into front legs; carved acanthus leaf at knees; front paw feet at rocker; squared rockers.ProvenanceProbably W.H. Stark [1851-1936] and Miriam Lutcher Stark [Mrs. W.H. Stark, 1859-1936]; by inheritance to their son H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; by inheritance to his wife Nelda C. Stark [1909-1999]; gifted December 18, 1978 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to The W.H. Stark House
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c. 1920
c. 1920
