Antique Children's Chairs

People have been buying their little children child sized chairs for hundreds of years.  Here at the Warren County History Center we have a great collection of 19th and early 20th century children's chairs. Some have seen a lot of use, but we love them regardless.

Children's Chairs at the Warren County History Center

You can just imagine a family sitting on their porch with a pretty little girl rocking demurely in this wicker rocker circa 1890 to 1910. The little Windsor style chair looks like it might have been designed for sitting at table or desk.

Wicker Rocker and Windsor like desk chair.

This little rocking chair was a nice little Eastlake style child's rocking chair circa 1850 to 1870 but someone replaced what would have been a fancy upholstered seat and back with a 1920's or 30's piece of molded wood.  I'd love to get this chair restored, but as it is today it tells a story - probably somebody's grandpa from the 1930's making do! 

Re muddled child's Eastlake style rocking chair . 

P. Buckley Moss at Glendower

I've always liked P. Buckley Moss' work but now that I've had a chance to meet her in person, I like her all the more.  She is a delightful, upbeat, gracious and fun lady - and that's a tall order, but she fills it very well.

Last evening we hosted a meet and greet for Ms. Moss at Glendower historic mansion to celebrate her recent painting Colors of Glendower.  We are all so thrilled that Pat Moss chose to paint our beloved house museum, have prints made and have them available for sale through the Canada Goose Gallery in Waynesville, OH.  Laura at Canada Goose has bowled us over with her generosity, donating 20% of the sale of each print to Glendower.  Laura has agreed to make the print available for sale at Glendower during Christmas at Glendower beginning December 5 but of course you can always get the print at the Canada Goose Gallery in Waynesville, Ohio.