H23.2626
Chair for child,wood,factory made. Original arms have been removed.
From the History Information Station:
This little chair used to have arms, which means that for a child in the 1850's it was a pretty fancy chair. Throughout the 19th century, armchairs were reserved for adults with authority, while children usually sat on stools.
Used: child
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