Rocking Chair Used in Abraham Lincoln's Springfield, Illinois Home, 1845-1860

Summary

This rocking chair is part of a group of furniture owned by the Lincoln Family in Springfield, Illinois. When Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860, this chair and other furnishings were sold to a neighbor, whose family retained them until 1930, when they were purchased for the Museum. This was a standard type of middle class rocker that became associated with President Lincoln.

This rocking chair is part of a group of furniture owned by the Lincoln Family in Springfield, Illinois. When Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860, this chair and other furnishings were sold to a neighbor, whose family retained them until 1930, when they were purchased for the Museum. This was a standard type of middle class rocker that became associated with President Lincoln.

Material

Horsehair
Mahogany
Upholstery
Veneer

Technique

Carving (Processes)
Upholstering
Veneering

Color

Black (Color)
Brown

Dimensions

Height: 39.5 in

Width: 23 in

Depth: 33 in

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