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Hitchcock, “Rocking Chair,” United States, c. 1835, Paint on wood, 43 x 18 3/4 x 19 in., Collec…
Rocking Chair
Hitchcock, “Rocking Chair,” United States, c. 1835, Paint on wood, 43 x 18 3/4 x 19 in., Collec…
Hitchcock, “Rocking Chair,” United States, c. 1835, Paint on wood, 43 x 18 3/4 x 19 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of the Historical Society of Early American Decoration, 59.12. Photo by Adam Reich
Record Details

Rocking Chair

Manufacturer ((1832–1843))
Place createdHitchcocksville (now Riverton), Connecticut, United States
Datec. 1835
MediumPaint on wood
Dimensions43 x 18 3/4 x 19 " (109.2 x 47.6 x 48.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Historical Society of Early American
Accession number59.12
ClassificationFurniture/Furnishings
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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