Evolution of the Windsor Chair to Modern Rockers in New England
The article traces chair design from early improvised rear-opening pieces to Windsor and Boston rockers, including the Sa lem and Hancock models. It notes oak and maple woods, cane seats, and later versions with bronzed stenciling, swivels, and exotic woods, while citing Wallace Nutting on popularity and the era’s evolving style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Salem
Hancock
Bradford
New England
South
Rock
Hitchcocks
Biedermeier
Empire Imanner
Grandmother’s Rocker and the American rocking chair tale
A history of the rocking chair tracing its American origins from Franklin’s arm chair with rockers to 19th century makers. It notes early forms, spread by soldiers, Civil War tinkering, and wide domestic use from mothers to children with notable examples and cultural impact. The piece highlights figures and events without graphic detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
William Lavery
Mary Norris
Franklin
Chairmakers Guild
Abe Nancy Hanks
Abe Lincoln
Robert E. Lee
Mark Twain
Amelia Bloomer
Asheboro Couple Plans August Wedding for Linda Ann Story Baldwin
Cecil Ware Story and wife announce the engagement of their daughter Linda Ann to William Tryon Baldwin. The couple will wed August 7 at First Methodist Church Asheboro. Linda Ann Story Baldwin is an Asheboro High School 1958 graduate and works as a secretary at Kenar Mutual Insurance. William Baldwin, also an Asheboro High School graduate, is a Guilford College senior set to graduate May 30 with an A B in English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
Cecil Ware Story
Linda Ann
William Tryon Baldwin
First Methodist Church
Miss Story
Asheboro High School
Kenar Mutual Insurance Agency
Beldwin
Guilford College
Greensboro
Penny Lee Cox and Glenn Christie Engaged to Wed
Mr and Mrs Robert Lee Cox of Seagrove Route 1 announce the engagement of their daughter Penny Lee to Glenn Kenneth Christie son of Mr and Mrs James Butler Christie of Raeford. Penny Lee a Seagrove High School 1959 graduate employed at Pinehurst Textiles Inc. Glenn a 1959 Wagram High School graduate employed at Bossong Hosiery Mills. No wedding date yet.
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Ashebord
Robert Lee Cox
Seagrove
Route 1
Penny Lee
Glenn Kenneth Christie
James Butler Christie
Raeford
Cox
Seagrove High School
Pinehurst Textiles Inc
Christie
Wagram High School
Wagram
Bossong Hosiery Mills
Iris Gardens Visit Planned by Hum N Hoe Club
Hum N Hoe Garden Club members will meet at Fairway Drive home Tuesday at 10 a.m. Hostess Mrs. C. T. Ingram Jr. will lead the group to the iris gardens of F. Harold Alexander on Sherwood Drive for study and viewing.
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C. T. Ingram Jr
Hum 'N' Hoe Garden Club
Fairway Drive
F. Harold Alexander
Sherwood Drive
Musical Art Club Meeting Monday at Mrs Sanford's Home
The Musical Art Club will meet Monday at 8 p.m. at 1004 Rockford Rd. hosted by Mrs. Alton Sanford. Members will participate in the entertainment program.
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Musical Art Club
Alton Sanford
Rockford Rd
Miss Murray and Mrs Brooks Host Bride Elect Coffee
Miss Patricia Murray and Mrs Lynn Brooks of Greensboro entertained with a Coffee at the Murray home on Parkway to compliment several brides elect and a bride of the season. Honored were Mrs J W McGuinn Jr and future brides Carol ine Kirkman Susie McGuire Peggy Martin Patricia Tyson and Harriette Zimmerman. Several upcoming weddings were noted including Miss Martin to Chester Arthur Henseycut Jr of Asheville and Miss McGahey to Norman Snead in June. Guests included close friends and mothers of the bride and bride elect with a formal tea service and gardenias for each honored guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Murray
Lynn Brooks
Greensboro
Murray Home
Parkway
J. W. McGuinn Jr
Caroline Kirkman
Susie McGuihe
Peggy Martin
Tricia Tyson
Harriette Zimmerman
Martin
Chester Arthur Henseycutt Jr
Asheville
McGahey
Norman Snead
Tyson
Arthur Eugene Balderacchi
Zimmereman
Jan Nibblelink
Murray
Brooks
Charles Kearns
Forrest Murray
Prescription For Pretty Hands Manicure Advice
A guide to avoiding patchy nails by removing old polish, soaking hands, caring for cuticles, and applying a fresh coat. Emphasizes that well cared for nails boost beauty and morale, warns to see a doctor for persistent discomfort, and links health to appearance.
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Boston Rocker
Wallace Nutting
Nichols and Stone
Lawrence Peabody
Richardson-Nemschoff
By Carolyn Kinemann
Benjamin Franklin
Manasseh Cutler
N. Main ST
Cai
Baldwin
Puritan
Glamor
S. Wrenn St
Alaska
Zanzibar
PRIC
Nash Jewelry & Loan CO
Penny Lee Cox
Glenn Christie
Iris Gardens
Miss Murray
Mrs. Brooks
Fed
Cdy Ney Jewelers
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