Test Figure, "Jake," Made for and Used by La-Z-Boy, 1980-1983
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During the 1980s, La-Z-Boy -- like other manufacturers of the time -- embraced new production technologies and testing standards. The company, known for its comfortable reclining chairs, opened a testing facility that became home to this carved maple figure. In response to the new science of ergonomic, "Jake" tested chairs for durability and support.
During the 1980s, La-Z-Boy -- like other manufacturers of the time -- embraced new production technologies and testing standards. The company, known for its comfortable reclining chairs, opened a testing facility that became home to this carved maple figure. In response to the new science of ergonomic, "Jake" tested chairs for durability and support.
Artifact
Figure (Representation)
Date Made
1980-1983
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Michigan, Monroe
Creator Notes
Wooden pattern figure created by Clarence R. Kohler while in the employ of the manufacturer, La-Z-Boy.
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2015.78.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of La-Z-Boy, Incorporated.
Material
Maple (Wood)
Metal
Dimensions
Height: 76.5 in
Width: 25.5 in
Length: 9 in
Inscriptions
front, white tag on chest: JAKE dummy's left shoulder, tag on disc below hole: La-Z-Boy Incorporated / ID: 1549 / Desc.: Jake Mannequin / By: Devin O'Brien / Done: 8/15/2012 / Due: 8/15/2017 metal tag on dummy's back, lower right: La-Z-Boy 1549
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