Glossary

Rocking chair

Rocking chair is described as a uniquely American piece of furniture developed in the Colonial period, it consists of a chair mounted on curved runners which create a rocking motion when the unit is occupied.

Ref: 122641/2006-10-11


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Alternative Spellings (Synonyms): chairs

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