Wicker rocking chair from Shearer Cottage
OBJECT TYPE
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.
Keywords
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection Recreation Segregation Domestic life Business
DATES
Date : mid 20th century
CULTURE
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
Record Information
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