Artefact
Artefact
Credit Line
purchased, 2005, collection of Auckland Museum, Tamaki Paenga Hira, 2005.67.1
Public Access Text
Attributed to the Johnny Jones whaling station and settlement, near Waikouaiti, north of Dunedin, the chair is a very rare, early example of domestic New Zealand made seated furniture used by settlers, whalers and traders. Taking advantage of New Zealand rimu, a wood that grows abundantly throughout the entire country, the chair is a simplified Regency period, Sheraton-styled elegant dining chair with arms and flat integral seat.
Cultural Origin
Primary Maker
Place
Date
Post 1838
Pre 1840
Period
Media
Measurement Description
height 880 x width 485 x depth 500 mm
Measurement Reading
Classification
Last Update
05 Feb 2024
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