These small chairs were frequently constructed for children by a parent or grandparent out of wood scrap. Surprisingly enduring they were carefully treated by the children and still remain a treasured childhood remembrance today, especially for doll collectors. This example is from the WWII period, around 1945, and displays well in a cabinet. There is wear to the bottom of the rockers, rust on the construction nails and wear to the crestrail where the item has been used. This is the ORIGINAL paint. Measures 9.5" tall, 8.5" front-to-rear and approximately 5.75" wide. And it does rock smoothly! ... [full description] |
