Artist/Maker

Single Brothers’ Joinery

Place Made

Date Made

1775-1790

Medium

walnut, leather, wrought iron

Dimensions

HOA 55; WOA 27 1/4; D (seat) 29 1/2; Length extended 76″ __55 __76 (extended) __27 1/2 __29 1/2 (seat)

Accession Number

C-73

Description

DESCRIPTION: A large folding chair made of walnut and upholstered with leather; As back lowers on iron rachets, a wooden mechanism beneath the seat raises the foot rest; heavy turned legs and stretchers; casters; back has “wing” type supports for head support; leather upholstery over horsehair upholstery foundation.

HISTORY: This chair was used in the SBH or Sister’s House in caring for the sick (see Auf. Col. Feb., 16, 1796.). Moravian choir houses had “sick rooms” where patients were isolated from the other residents of the choir house and cared for by sick nurses. The casters are not original, see Table T-50. Although not referred to as such in the Moravian records, this form may be what was referred to as a Krankenstuhl in other contexts.
Historically, many medical procedures were done while a patient was sitting or reclining.

History

This chair was used in the SBH or Sister’s House in caring for the sick (see Auf. Col. Feb., 16, 1796.). Moravian choir houses had “sick rooms” where patients were isolated from the other residents of the choir house and cared for by sick nurses. The casters are not original, see Table T-50. Although not referred to as such in the Moravian records, this form may be what was referred to as a Krankenstuhl in other contexts.
Historically, many medical procedures were done while a patient was sitting or reclining.

Credit Line

Wachovia Historical Society Collection