Chair, Rocking
Description
Rocking chair with slat back and rush seat. Possibly made by a person enslaved by the Dr. George W. Bishop (1826-1903) family at Snow Hill, Worcester County, Maryland. Used by a nurse maid.
Creator
Date
circa 1825
Rocking chair with slat back and rush seat. Possibly made by a person enslaved by the Dr. George W. Bishop (1826-1903) family at Snow Hill, Worcester County, Maryland. Used by a nurse maid.
circa 1825
Pine, mixed wood
1963.52.1
1963.52
4982
Seat and rockers replaced, not original.
Gift of Mr. Charles B. Bishop
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