Historical information

This highchair was made by a member of the Koehn family of Wodonga over a century ago and has stayed with the family until it was donated to Wodonga & District Historical Society. It was used by Mr Allan Koehn as a child having been made by his father.

In later life Allan and his wife Mary were active members of the Wodonga community. Allan worked at Mann of Wodonga in the grocery section. When Bob Baily’s opened in Wodonga, Allan continued to work there for many years.
Mary loved craft and was an active member of the Wodonga Show Society for 50 years, as well as the Skills Galore Co-operative, volunteering many hours in the Wodonga community.

Significance

This chair is significant because it was constructed and used in the home of a prominent Wodonga family over a century ago.

Physical description

A wooden high chair on wheel's with metal brackets which allow it to easily convert into a pusher. It also has a movable tray. The back is constructed of wood turned decorative dowels