Object Record
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Title |
Edison's Rocking Chair |
Catalog Number |
2011.08.15.b |
Description |
A rocking chair belonging to Thomas Edison given to Carl DuVall after Edison's death. The chair was originally given to Minnie Youngson, who was DuVall's sister-in-law, by Mrs. Edison after Thomas's death in 1931. The chair is wooden with a small piece of paper glued to the back. Date and location of the creation of the chair is unknown. |
Collection |
Chautauqua Institution Artifact Collection |
Search Terms |
Edison, Thomas A. Edison, Mina Miller Youngson, Minnie DuVall, Carl Chairs |
Lexicon category |
2: Building Furnishings |
Lexicon sub-category |
Furniture |
Object Name |
Chair, Rocking |
Classification |
Domestic Life |