Rocking chair, belonging to the Lincoln Family
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Descriptive Information
Title | Rocking chair, belonging to the Lincoln Family |
Coverage-Year | 1800/1870 |
Description | Small black horsehair-upholstered rocking chair. Very low arms from front seat rail at seat height, running back rising to little knobs at elbow height. Bottom rim on front seat rail. Front legs modified cabriolet, back bowed rockers curve down at back and are cut off at front. H 32 3/4" x W 20" x D 17". |
Interpretation | Traditionally, this chair is held to have belonged to the Lincoln family. |
Lesson Plans / Themes |
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Learning Standards | 16 History |
Resource Type | Still image |
Source | Donated by Lucy Rhea, New York, NH |
Coverage-Spatial | Antebellum Springfield, IL |
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Collection Publisher | Lincoln Home National Historic Site |
Rights Management Statement |
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Resource Identifier | LIHO 94 |
Collection | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
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Rocking chair, belonging to the Lincoln Family |