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        Wicker rocking chair from Shearer Cottage

        Source

        National Museum of African American History and Culture

        OBJECT TYPE

        Chairs

        MEDIUM

        wicker, paint and cloth

        DIMENSIONS

        34 x 23 1/2 x 30 1/2 in. (86.4 x 59.7 x 77.5 cm)

        DESCRIPTION

        Large wicker rocking chair painted white with a small red and tan floral fabric cushion on the seat and back. The rocking chair was originally used in Unit 1, the Penthouse Living Room, of Shearer Cottage in Oak Bluffs, MA.

        NAME

        Shearer Cottage
        Created by : Unidentified
        Owned by : Shearer Cottage, American, founded 1903

        Keywords

        National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection Recreation Segregation Domestic life Business

        DATES

        1930s 1960s
        Date : mid 20th century

        CULTURE

        African Americans


        Additional Resource Information
        Record Link : https://nmaahc.si.edu/object/nmaahc_2012.2.4 Credit Line : Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Shearer Cottage On Physical Exhibit : Yes
        Classification : Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor Exhibition : Power of Place On View : NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
        Record Id : nmaahc_2012.2.4
        Object number : 2012.2.4


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