Rocking chair

Gustav Stickley (American, 1857–1942)

Craftsman Workshops (Eastwood, New York, active 1899–1914)

about 1904–14

Object PlaceEastwood, New York

Medium/TechniqueOak, leather

DimensionsOverall: 85.7 x 64.8 x 49.5 cm (33 3/4 x 25 1/2 x 19 1/2 in.)

Credit LineGift of Jonathan L. Fairbanks

Accession number1973.499

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ClassificationsFurniture

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InscriptionsOn the back seat rail, red decal with a joiner's compass enclosing the motto "Als ik kan" Paper label under seat reads: "The name 'CRAFTSMAN' is our / registered TRADE MARK and / identifies all our Furniture / 'CRAFTSMAN' / Arm Rocker / No. 311 - 1/2 / Fin. Aus. Cov. 50 / [shop mark] / Made by Gustav Stickley in the / CRAFTSMAN WORKSHOPS / Eastwd, NY / New York City Show Rooms / 29 West Thirty-fourth Street"

Provenance1973, purchased by the donor at an auction in Maine; Gift of Jonathan L. Fairbanks (Accession Date September 12, 1973)