barrel chair

barrel had rockers on the bottom to make it a rocking chair The barrel was mode (cut) to form a chair A seat was put in 1/2 way down . . . This seat could be raised and people would put their Knitting or work in it. Often they were padded or decorated to make it attractive; it was always painted. Ap...

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Summary:barrel had rockers on the bottom to make it a rocking chair The barrel was mode (cut) to form a chair A seat was put in 1/2 way down . . . This seat could be raised and people would put their Knitting or work in it. Often they were padded or decorated to make it attractive; it was always painted. Apparently there are no more of these around now, I have checked into a few possibilities but people remember throwing them away years ago. Back Sides Side Front Used I and Sup Used I and Sup 4 Not used This is the reverse of B_2551. There is an illustration of a barrel chair on this card.