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Rocking chair, Shaker

Possibly by: Franklin Youngs (American, 1845–1935)
Shaker
ca. 1900-1920
Object Place: Probably Enfield, New Hampshire, United States

Medium/Technique Maple, ash
Dimensions 116.84 x 45.72 x 32.38 cm (46 x 18 x 12 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Bradley Dewey
Accession Number61.948
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CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsFurnitureSeating and beds

ProvenanceSaid to have been acquired by the mother of the donor when the Enfield, New Hampshire, Shaker community closed in 1923; said to have been the work of Franklin Youngs, one of the last two Shaker residents in Enfield; by descent to the donor; gift of Mrs. Bradley Dewey, New London, New Hampshire (Accession Date Sept. 20, 1961)