Historical information

The Churchill Island collection includes objects from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this chair represents the Amess era.

Significance

A rocking chair was often used in family rooms of homes in the Victorian era. This chair represents a likely item found in the Amess family's informal dining area beside the kitchen fireplace.

Physical description

Large woven wicker rocking chair with rattan seat and four legs made of carved wood positioned on a carved wood platform or rocker base with rolling casters, ornate woven wicker wrapped frame and rolled arms.