Side chair made by Henry Van Asselt, ca. 1860

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Settlers to the Puget Sound region made whatever household goods they couldn’t bring with them. Henry Van Asselt, one of the earliest homesteaders, was a talented carpenter, and he made this slat-back side chair.

ID Number: 1967.4096.1

Date: Circa 1860

Physical Description: 1 Chair, Slat-Back; maple wood, ash, oil; 34.75 in.H x 19 in.W x 17.5 in.D

Place Made: United States of America, WASHINGTON, Seattle

Credit: MOHAI, 1967.4096.1

Subjects: European American Settlement, Home and Family, Furniture, Washington Territory

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Side chair made by Henry Van Asselt, ca. 1860