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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Child's Rocking Chair
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Child's Rocking Chair

Artifact IDMO 63.3488.1
Object Type Chair
Date Ca. 1961
Maker (Woody Chair Shop, Founded 1946)
Gifter
Place MadeNorth America, United States, North America
Medium walnut wood, metal, plant fiber
DimensionsOverall H 28 in (71.1 cm)
Physical DescriptionChild's wooden ladder back rocking chair with woven rush seat. Silver name plate on the back rung reads: Caroline Kennedy
Historical NoteThe Governor of North Carolina, Terry Sanford requested that Arval Woody craft this child's rocking chair for Caroline Kennedy.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteMrs. Huskins sent the rocking chairs through Governor Terry Sanford of North Carolina. Mr. Woody says it was the Governor who suggested he make the rocking chairs.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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