Great Chair

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About this item

This is called a “great chair” because it has arms. Originally, all the slats at the back were alike, but time and use have altered them. In 17th and 18th century New England, many families had only one chair, which was often designated for the head of the household. Other members sat on stools or they stood. This chair was given to Memorial Hall Museum in Deerfield, Massachusetts, by Esther (Harding) Dickinson.

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Details

Item typeFurniture
Datecirca 1750
TopicHome Life, Household Items, Furniture
EraColonial settlement, 1620–1762
MaterialPlant Product; Wood
Process/FormatWoodworking
Dimension detailsHeight: 46.50 in Width: 23.67 in Depth: 16.75 in
Catalog #1875.19.01.01
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Great Chair. ca. 1750. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1875-19-01-01/. Accessed on December 6, 2024.

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