Description

Platform rocker chair.
"Chair, a platform rocker, still sturdy, very well made of maple or rock elm. Spindled back, 9 spindles curving into shape, and set into 2" panel top and bottom with another panel curved into turned side supports, the upper panel ornamented with a beaded design, and firmly doweled into place.
The arms are shaped, 20" long, well worn, and three spindles firmly attached by dowels beneath. The base is spindled, three of them and the top is fastned by strong case iron bars allowing a swinging motions."
The original card noted that the seat had a gray cover with red and gray floral design. The chair has been refinished and re-covered with a brown vinyl.
The chair was used by Mr. and Mrs. Willmar Lucas, parents of Wyla Hallstrom. Then used by Carl and Wyla Hallstrom in their home in Farwell.